Over the past two seasons, Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has shown glimpses into the player he could become. At times he’s made plays showing why general manager Ryan Poles selected him in the second round in 2023. But he hasn’t done it consistently enough.

Dexter’s expecting that to change this season. After spending the spring and the first three weeks of training camp under new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen’s scheme, Dexter feels he can be his best this fall.

“I’ll be able to be a more dominant player,” Dexter told reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Thursday. “My presence in the game will be felt a little more, I believe.”

Dexter has made his presence known at times.

After a relatively quiet rookie season, Dexter started last year with four sacks, 10 quarterba

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