The Chicago Bears are continuing to receive calls for Gervon Dexter Sr., with trade interest still active as roster cuts approach and the defensive tackle picture remains crowded. Dexter is 24, in the final year of his contract, and has become a real talking point because the Bears have enough depth inside to at least consider whether moving him makes sense.
That view only grew stronger on Tuesday, when Jordan Schultz reported that the Bears were still taking calls on the former second-round pick. It comes after a stretch in which several interior linemen have stood out during training camp and the first two preseason games, giving Ben Johnson a group that looks deeper than many on the outside may have expected.
Ben Johnson sees strength inside
Johnson made clear on Tuesday that he believes the Bears’ interior defensive line has been underestimated. He said, “I think our interior defensive line’s better than probably what the outside world gives them credit for,” and added that he had been impressed by the way the group has gone about its business.
That matters because this is not just about one player. Neville Gallimore, Kentavius Street, James Lynch and Jordan van den Berg were all cited as standing out, which helps explain why Dexter’s name has remained in the trade conversation. If a team has surplus at a position, the calculation becomes less about talent alone and more about timing, value and the risk of losing a player for nothing next offseason.
Why Dexter remains a live trade candidate
Dexter’s situation is tricky for the Bears. He is still young, and Johnson had plenty of praise for him, saying he is “a big buy,” “a beast,” and “an incredible athlete.” Johnson also noted that Dexter has been available and consistent, pointing out that he does not believe he has missed a game in his career so far.
At the same time, Johnson also said the Bears have challenged him to refine parts of his technique. That suggests the coaching staff still sees more room for development, even if the raw tools are obvious. Johnson described the upside plainly: when Dexter gets it right, “it’s a beautiful thing,” because he is a big, strong player who can run from sideline to sideline.
The Bears face a timing decision
The other factor is the contract situation. With Dexter now in the final year of his deal, Chicago has to weigh the value of keeping him against the danger of losing him without return later on. The fact that his agent situation has recently changed only adds another layer to the discussion.
For now, the Bears appear to be in a position of strength at defensive tackle, and that is why trade calls are still coming in. The question is whether Chicago believes Dexter is part of its longer-term plan, or whether the depth chart and contract clock make this the right moment to act.
Either way, Tuesday offered a clear picture: the Bears like their interior line, other teams are watching, and Gervon Dexter Sr. remains one of the more interesting roster decisions in front of them.
