Gervon Dexter Trade Destinations: Potential offers could the Bears get for their former second-round pick after reported interest
Let’s see what kind of trade return the Chicago Bears could get for DT Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Chicago Bears continue to find themselves in all of the trade drama at the NFL Combine and it makes sense after general manager Ryan Poles said on Tuesday that he will be listening to offers throughout the week as the team looks for strategic ways to improve the roster.
The latest name circulating in trade talks is defensive tackle, and former Bears second-round pick, Gervon Dexter Sr. after Jordan Schultz noted several teams have called about his availability due to a weak free agent and draft crop at the interior defensive line position.
Dexter is entering into the final year of his rookie contract and still a young and productive player. He’s not the best scheme-fit under defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, like he was in Matt Eberflus’ scheme, and that could warrant a trade.
With Dexter now officially getting interest on the trade block, I fielded some trade offers from around the league to see what kind of return he could generate for Chicago.
Which teams would be interested in trading for Gervon Dexter Sr.?
1. Los Angeles Chargers
Chargers send 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 123) to the Bears for Gervon Dexter Sr.
The Los Angeles Chargers need more juice along the defensive line. The EDGE position will be a big question with Khalil Mack slated to hit free agency, but the trio along the interior could use some improvement and Dexter would move the needle a ton as interior penetrator. His length, hand fighting, and ability to push the pocket are a rarity among most interior defensive lines and it would be a great addition to a unit that is more stout then sizzle. – Rob Gregson
2. Minnesota Vikings
Vikings send 2026 third-round pick (No. 97) to the Bears for Gervon Dexter Sr. and 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 163)
Defensive tackles are hard to come by in the NFL. When you have a chance to get one, you take it. Dexter is a really interesting player. He’s got height and length at his disposal, and he can play across the line of scrimmage in a variety of roles. The Vikings need a player who can play more of a two-gapping nose tackle and they don’t want to sacrifice their pass rush to do so. The former Florida Gators star would accomplish that, as he finished last season with 6.0 sacks, notching 13.5 in his career. Jalen Redmond is already a building block for the Vikings’ defense, and Dexter can be the next one added to Brian Flores’ unit.
Would the Bears make an inter-division trade? Probably not, but never say never. – Tyler Forness
3. New Orleans Saints
Saints send 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 189) to the Bears for Gervon Dexter Sr.
New Orleans needs to add more upside on the interior of their defensive line this offseason. Dexter’s frame is one I could see playing beside Bryan Bresee. Additionally, the Saints are not necessarily in a spot in the first round (No. 9) where IDL should be a focus. I’d venture to say they have bigger needs even on day two of this year’s draft as well.
With that, trading a late day three pick for a contributor who has played at the pro level and fits your scheme makes a lot of sense. Does a potential fifth or sixth-round selection in this class have a greater impact in 2026 than Dexter would for New Orleans. I don’t lean that way. Depending on the price, Mickey Loomis and co. should certainly be in this sort of market with Chicago. – Adam Holt
4. Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals send 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 110) to the Bears for Gervon Dexter Sr.
Finding pass-rushing juice is the Bengals’ top priority this offseason. I feel like I’ve written that statement 10,000 times over the last month. Dexter was an above average interior rusher last year and should be even more motivated entering a contract year. Typically the price goes down when the player is entering the last year on his contract, but because of how scarce the free agent market is at his position, Dexter commands at least a fourth-round pick.
The 24-year old would instantly be Cincinnati’s top pass rusher under contract for the 2026 season, and a potential long-term answer as well. – John Sheeran
Final Verdict
The interest level among from my colleagues at A to Z Sports wasn’t as robust for Dexter like it was for Edmunds but the Bears still get decent offers for their former second-round pick. Of these four offers, the Cincinnati Bengals had the best deal sending a higher fourth-round pick over to Chicago. Minnesota offered a third, but it’s an in-division trade that would require sending a fifth-rounder back.
Personally, I think a fourth-rounder the highest pick the Bears could get for Dexter, although a player-player trade like we saw with Jermaine Johnson and T’Vondre Sweat could be a similar style trade the Bears explore if they decide to move Dexter.
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