A day expected to be full of movement in the NFL world is underway.
The Atlanta Falcons acquired defensive tackle Gervon Dexter from the Chicago Bears for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday.
Dexter, 25, spent the first three seasons of his career in Chicago after joining the team as a second-round pick in the 2023 draft.
In 17 games last season, the six-foot-six, 326-pound Florida product had 44 tackles, including a career-high six sacks, to go with two fumble recoveries.
Over 49 career contests, Dexter owns 115 tackles, 13.5 sacks and four fumble recoveries.
NFL rosters have to be down to 53 players from 90 before 6 p.m. ET Sunday, spurring movement across the league.
Offensive tackle Broderick Jones, quarterback Quinn Ewers and defensive lineman CJ Okoye changed teams in separate deals on Saturday.
QBs J.J. McCarthy and Anthony Richardson are among those who also could be on the move.
The most accomplished player on the roster bubble is three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is attempting a comeback with the Giants.
More than 1,100 players will be cut in all. Many will rejoin their teams on the practice squad. Others will go to new teams. Some will reach the end of their NFL career.
–with files from The Associated Press