Falcons reinforce thin interior with Bears deal

Da'Shawn Hand missed most of camp with a leg injury

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

DT Gervon Dexter is a 6-6, 326-pound impact player. The #Falcons have needed interior defensive line help, especially wi Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: The incoming defensive tackle is 6-foot-6, 326 pounds and started the past two seasons in Chicago. He recorded 11 sacks across 2024 and 2025.

Why it matters: Atlanta needed help inside after Da'Shawn Hand missed most of camp. Chicago receives a cornerback and a fifth-round pick, adding secondary depth and draft capital.

By the numbers: The 11 sacks over two seasons average 5.5 per year.

What to watch: Atlanta must account for its new defensive-line depth when setting the final roster Sunday.

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