The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to a four-year, $78 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Dexter's agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, negotiated the deal, which includes $46.5 million guaranteed. At 24 years old, Dexter has emerged as one of the NFL's best interior linemen, ranking eighth in the league with a 20.5% quarterback pressure rate despite recording only a half sack.
The Falcons' defense ranks third nationally in pressure rate (41.6%) despite blitzing only 19% of snaps, the second-lowest rate in the league. Defensive line coach Nate Ollie credits Dexter's mindset for the success, noting his willingness to "run in a dark room." Atlanta acquired Dexter on Aug. 30 from the Chicago Bears in a trade sending cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Dexter, a 2023 second-round pick, previously recorded 11 sacks over two seasons with Chicago.
The extension provides front-seven stability following the loss of edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
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