Falcons Bolster Defense with Dexter | Atlanta Falcons News

The Atlanta Falcons just pulled off a major defensive upgrade, trading cornerback Clark Phillips and a future fifth-round pick to the Bears for second-round pick Gervon Dexter—a player with over 100 tackles and 12+ sacks. This move follows their recent signing of three-time Pro Bowl linebacker ZaDarius Smith, signaling a serious push to rebuild their defensive line. With key players sidelined and the season opener against the Steelers looming, the Falcons are making bold, strategic moves to set the tone early and compete from the ground up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb654f98baa20dd6