Bears’ recent draft pick is starting to generate trade interest and why it’s something Chicago should consider

Gervon Dexter Sr. is starting to get some outside attention at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Kole Noble — Chicago Bears News Writer
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Dec 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) acknowledges the crowd during player introductions before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) acknowledges the crowd during player introductions before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. David Banks-Imagn Images

When Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles spoke with the media on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, he confirmed that the Bears have been getting multiple calls about various players the team could look to move this offseason to best help the team.

“We have to listen to the league and the things that come out of this week, in terms of, is anyone interested in any other player that puts us in a position to reconfigure a little bit,” Poles explained.

Three names quickly came to light in WR DJ Moore, LB Tremaine Edmunds, and QB Tyson Bagent. A fourth name joined that list on Thursday who’s starting to generate real outside interest as well.

Bears DT Gervon Dexter Sr. starting to generate potential trade interest at the NFL Combine

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Thursday that several teams have inquired about trading for Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. heading into the final year of his rookie deal. Dexter was drafted by the Bears with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Over the last three seasons, Dexter has played a total of 49 games with Chicago racking up 13.5 sacks and 42 QB hits. As Schultz noted, the free agent and draft class is not that deep at the interior defensive line position, which is forcing teams to look elsewhere to acquire that kind of talent.

Yet, the Bears are also in the same boat when it comes to wanting to add more talent to the interior of the defensive line. Poles shared similar feelings about the lack of interior depth in the incoming class which is why the Bears met with multiple first-round prospects at the position. Trading Dexter might sound counterintuitive to the team’s plans, but it might be something the Bears consider.

Gervon Dexter can net a nice return for Chicago and isn’t a scheme-fit under Dennis Allen

When the Bears drafted Dexter, he was the ideal 3-tech player for Matt Eberflus’ defense but wasn’t the best scheme-fit after the team moved on from Eberflus and hired Dennis Allen to run the defense under new head coach Ben Johnson.

Allen’s scheme ideally is best for smaller defensive tackles and it’s one of the reasons the Bears went out to sign veteran Grady Jarrett and draft Shemar Turner in the second-round last offseason. The Bears toyed with the idea of moving Dexter outside, but kept him inside during the 2025 season, a year in which he ranked second on the team in sacks and total pressures. But, if he’s not the desired player Allen wants, the Bears could still explore a trade if there’s legit interest.

Trading Dexter would save the Bears over $1.6 million in cap space for 2026 and the trade return would be much better in this case given his age, talent, and experience. It’s certainly one worth watching if the smoke continues to grow.

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