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Falcons reach 4-year, $78 million extension with DT Gervon Dexter weeks after landing him in a trade

Atlanta has secured defensive lineman Gervon Dexter on a four-year contract extension worth $78 million, with $46.5 million guaranteed. The organization initially acquired him via trade from Chicago last month by trading cornerback Clark Phillips alongside a future fifth-round draft pick.

Despite playing only three contests thus far, where he recorded seven tackles and half of a sack, the franchise decided to commit to him long-term.

In other team updates, the club recently secured its inaugural victory of the campaign by defeating Green Bay 35-14 on the road. Looking ahead to the fourth week of action, the squad prepares to face New Orleans.

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