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Falcons agree to 4-year, $78M deal with Gervon Dexter Sr.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year extension with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. The deal is worth $78 million with $46.5 million guaranteed, according to reports.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 12:12 AM
Falcons agree to 4-year, $78M deal with Gervon Dexter Sr.
Key Things to Know
  • The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a four-year, $78 million contract extension with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr.
  • The permanent contract extension reportedly includes $46.5 million in guaranteed money.
  • Atlanta acquired Dexter from the Chicago Bears in August for Clark Phillips III and a 2027 draft pick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. The deal is reportedly worth $78 million and includes $46.5 million in guaranteed money. Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham praised Dexter as a young, ascending talent and highlighted his disruption along the defensive line.

Atlanta previously acquired Dexter from the Chicago Bears in August in exchange for defensive back Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. Through Atlanta's first three games of the season, Dexter has recorded seven tackles and 0.5 sacks.

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