What happened: The Bears acquired Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick while the Falcons added a defensive tackle who started 17 games last season. The move comes during final roster cuts before the 2026 season.
NFL·HOT_TAKE·August 30, 2026 08:37 AM ET
Chicago comes out ahead in Atlanta trade
Clark Phillips III brings 28 career appearances and seven starts to the Bears secondary.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read
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