Falcons Sign Gervon Dexter Sr. to a Four-Year, $78 Million Contract Extension
The Atlanta Falcons announced Wednesday that they agreed to terms with defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. on a four-year contract extension. According to the team, the deal is worth $78 million with $46.5 million guaranteed. Atlanta acquired Dexter from the Chicago Bears in August for defensive back Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
The front office is locking in a piece of its defensive line weeks after trading for him, a long-term commitment that shapes the Falcons' cap picture and expectations heading into Monday night's Week 4 game against the Saints.
Source
First reported by the Atlanta Falcons (team announcement): Atlanta Falcons
Cover photo: Thomson20192 / Flickr, CC BY 2.0
Stay Connected
Want Atlanta news like this before everyone else? Join the Connect Atlanta Discord, where Atlanta professionals swap event plans, deals and opportunities every day: join free here, or go Premium for $20 a month for VIP channels and curated networking. See what BNG is hosting next on our events page.
More From BNG
BNG Partners
Sponsored: Rep the network: shop BNG hoodies, tees and mugs
Behind on your taxes? Madison's Accounting & Tax Services can review your situation: get a back-tax review
Business owners: book a tax appointment with MATS
Become a healthcare recruiter and get paid per placement with Metro Staffing Partners
Private pay home care in metro Atlanta from Metro Care Partners. Call (404) 803-5273
Join 6,400+ Atlanta professionals in the Connect Atlanta Discord, free