Can you believe this? The Chicago Bears are reportedly talking about shipping out a key defensive player, and if NFL insider Jordan Schultz is right, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter might actually be on his way to a new team. This isn’t just some vague rumor, either. Schultz, who always seems to know what’s up, is saying there are “multiple scenarios” where a deal could get done, sending Dexter out of Chicago. That’s wild, man.
Practice Exit Sparks Trade Frenzy
And get this: the rumors really kicked into high gear because Dexter dipped out of Thursday’s practice way early. Seriously? That’s the classic move, isn’t it? It feels like we’re watching the pre-game show for a trade that’s about to drop any minute now. Why all the movement? Think about it, the guy is already staring down the barrel of his final year on that rookie contract. Nobody’s confirmed if Dexter and the Bears were even in deep contract talks, but you gotta assume they tried to figure something out, right? Or at least, they should have! A potential trade, especially with him heading into his final rookie year, could be Dexter’s big chance to snag a much fatter contract than he would ever see sticking around in Chicago.
A Bright Spot on a Rough Defense
Let’s not forget, Dexter is only 24 years old, and last season, he was a legit force on that D-line. The dude racked up a career-high six sacks! Six! Plus, he had 44 total tackles and played in all 17 games. That’s serious production, especially when you consider the overall picture. He was one of the *only* real bright spots in what was, frankly, a pretty rough year for the Bears’ defense as a whole. They were getting absolutely torched, allowing the fourth-most yards per game in the entire league, averaging 361.8 yards given up. So, to even consider moving a player who was actually making plays in that kind of situation? That’s a huge gamble.
The big question now is which teams are even sniffing around a potential trade for Dexter. Nobody knows for sure, but you can bet your bottom dollar the Bears are going to try and get back a player or two in any deal. They absolutely have to, considering their defensive line depth is already razor-thin. Dexter wasn’t just rotating in, either; he started every single one of those 17 games last year. If he’s gone, that leaves a massive, glaring hole that someone, or someones, need to fill. Fast. Sure, they brought in a few new faces on the D-line this offseason, but let’s be real: none of those guys are starting-caliber players, especially not for a team that’s supposedly trying to claw its way back into the playoff picture. This whole situation is a massive headache for Chicago.
The Bears are clearly in a bind here. They’d need someone to step up big time if Dexter actually moves. Keep your eyes peeled for who’s eyeing this guy and what kind of package Chicago tries to snag. This could be one of the biggest moves before the season officially kicks off.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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