"Gervon Dexter Sr. appeared in all 17 games and played 665 defensive snaps for the Bears this season. He finished the year with six sacks, six tackles-for-loss, and 11 quarterback hits. It marked the second consecutive season in which Dexter has improved on his sack totals and in the TFL department. However, the number of quarterback hits dipped from 19 to 11."
"Pro Football Focus handed Dexter a 57.7 overall grade, which ranked 72nd of 134 interior defensive linemen. A middle-of-the-pack grade isn't what anyone was hoping for one season after Dexter's 69.7 grade checked in as the 25th best among the 132 players in his position group who played enough snaps to qualify for the leaderboard."
"The pass-rushing prowess (72.8 grade ranked 20th of 134 interior defensive linemen) was still there for Dexter in 2025, but the rest of his game fell short of leveling up last season. Perhaps more troubling was his showing in terms of advanced analytics, especially as a run defender, where his 44.0 grade was well below average."
Gervon Dexter Sr., a 24-year-old Bears defensive lineman, faced a disappointing 2025 season despite appearing in all 17 games and playing 665 defensive snaps. While he improved his sack total to six and recorded six tackles-for-loss, his quarterback hits declined from 19 to 11. His Pro Football Focus overall grade fell to 57.7, ranking 72nd among 134 interior defensive linemen, down significantly from his previous 69.7 grade that ranked 25th. His pass-rushing grade remained solid at 72.8, but his run defense grade of 44.0 fell well below average. Entering the final year of his rookie contract with a cap hit of $2.139 million, Dexter has not demonstrated the development needed to warrant contract extension discussions.
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