Report: Bears have had trade talks involving DT Gervon Dexter

Report: Bears have had trade discussions involving DT Gervon Dexter.

Key points

• Outside of Jarrett and Dexter, Chicago's starting defensive tackles, the Bears have van den Berg, Neville Gallimore, Kentavius Street and James Lynch on the roster.
• Dexter, 24, began all 17 games last season for Chicago, and he's totaled 13.5 sacks and 42 QB hits in his career.
• The Chicago Bears have reportedly had trade discussions involving former second-round defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

For context, the Chicago Bears have reportedly had trade discussions involving former second-round defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. He continued that "there are multiple scenarios where a deal could get done sending him to a new team."

Dexter, 24, began all 17 games last season for Chicago, and he's totaled 13.5 sacks and 42 QB hits in his career. He's in the final year of his rookie contract.

Considering the lack of depth already along the defensive line, unless the Bears are getting substantial compensation, it doesn't create sense to trade Dexter — unless a player is involved as part of compensation.

Sixth-round rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg has been a standout all training camp and preseason, and with Dexter sidelined, van den Berg obtained first-team reps alongside Grady Jarrett during Tuesday's practice.

Outside of Jarrett and Dexter, Chicago's starting defensive tackles, the Bears have van den Berg, Neville Gallimore, Kentavius Street and James Lynch on the roster. It's not exactly a deep group, and trading Dexter would be a massive blow. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Taken together, the developments around report: Bears have had trade talks involving DT Gervon Dexter point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.