Dexter (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is questionable for this weekend's matchup against Detroit. Dexter logged DNP's on Wednesday and Thursday, so this limited practice does show he's moving in the right direction. The starting defensive tackle's status, though, will likely now be decided on Sunday morning before the Bears kickoff against the tough conference opponents.
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QUESTIONABLE - Knee - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-22Latest Gervon Dexter news
Team
Chicago Bears
Birthdate
10/5/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 312 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 2; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
Lake Wales, FL, USA
Position
DL
College
Florida
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Chicago Bears
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Dexter (knee) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is questionable for this weekend's matchup against Detroit. Dexter logged DNP's on Wednesday and Thursday, so this limited practice does show he's moving in the right direction. The starting defensive tackle's status, though, will likely now be decided on Sunday morning before the Bears kickoff against the tough conference opponents.
Dexter (knee) is listed as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated injury report. Dexter has now missed back-to-back walkthrough practices since his knee injury kept him sidelined for Chicago's loss to the Vikings in Week 16. Friday's practice will represent his final chance to upgrade his activity level prior to Sunday's divisional matchup against Detroit.
Dexter (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Minnesota. Dexter likely hurt his knee against San Francisco in Week 14, as he logged only 21 percent of Chicago's defensive snaps in that loss. The defensive lineman didn't practice at all this week and consequently will miss his first game of the campaign. Chris Williams may be asked to play more defensive snaps against the Vikings on Sunday in Dexter's stead.
Dexter (knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's walkthrough practice. Dexter played a season-low 21 percent of defensive snaps during Chicago's loss to the 49ers in Week 14, seemingly due to the knee injury he's now managing. If the second-year pro can't get healthy in time for Monday's divisional road matchup against the Vikings, Byron Cowart and Chris Williams will stand to see increased opportunities at defensive tackle.
Dexter recorded 1.0 sacks and eight tackles in the Bears' 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday. Dexter averaged 2.5 tackles through Chicago's first six games, but the defensive tackle has notched at least five stops in four of the last six games. However, the second-year player has just 1.0 sack in the last seven contests after starting the season with four sacks through Week 5. Dexter has been inconsistent IDP, but in leagues that start defensive tackles, he is a weekly upside play.
Dexter posted a sack and three tackles in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday. Dexter has 4.0 sacks in five games while averaging three tackles. His ability to sack the quarterback has given him excellent upside potential at the defensive tackle position.
Dexter tallied a sack and three tackles in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday. Not only has Dexter recorded at least three sacks in all but one game this season, but the defensive tackle now has three sacks on the season. As an interior lineman, Dexter has been a very productive IDP.
Dexter recorded a sack and a tackle in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday. The defensive tackle now has a sack in each of Chicago's two games. Dexter also has five tackles over two games. As an interior lineman, the tackle numbers may not be high on a weekly basis, so Dexter's ability to rush the passer could be his best path to IDP success.
Dexter recorded four tackles and a sack in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday. After posting 20 tackles and two sacks as a rookie last year, Dexter had an excellent start to the 2024 season. With the Bears potentially having an improved defense this year, Dexter could be in line to build on his solid Week 1. In IDP leagues that use the defensive tackle position, Dexter could be worth a speculative waiver add.