Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Undergoes knee surgery
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Overshown underwent a successful procedure Wednesday to repair the ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.
After the surgery, there's optimism Overshown could return to game action as soon as the middle of the 2025 season, an encouraging prognosis considering the nature of the injury he suffered in Week 14. In the meantime, promising rookie third-rounder Marist Liufau projects to continue to play a major role at linebacker.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Good to go Monday vs. Cincy
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Overshown (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Monday night's game against the Bengals, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Overshown was limited in the Cowboys' first two practices of the week due to a hamstring injury, but he managed to finish strong with a full practice Saturday and is good to go for Monday's contest. In the six games since the Cowboys' Week 7 bye, Overshown has logged 43 tackles (24 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one fumble recovery and a pick-six.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Logs full practice Thursday
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Overshown (knee) was a full practice participant Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Overshown underwent X-rays on his knee following the Cowboys' Week 10 loss to the Eagles. He was diagnosed with bursitis in his right knee, but that doesn't appear to be a major issue as he was able to practice Thursday without limitations. Unless he suffers a setback, Overshown should suit up against Houston on Monday. In the three games since Dallas' Week 7 bye, Overshown has logged 26 tackles (14 solo), including 3.0 sacks.
Overshown's X-rays on his knee following Sunday's game versus the Eagles came back negative, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Overshown was diagnosed with bursitis in his right knee, which doesn't seem like it should keep him off the field for too long. Dallas' first official practice report of the week Thursday should provide more information related to his potential availability for a Week 11 Monday night clash against the Texans.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Leading tackler in loss
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Overshown (knee) recorded a team-high 11 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
The second-year linebacker, who missed his entire rookie campaign due to a torn ACL, put together the first multi-sack game of his career while tying his career high in tackles. Overshown left the game midway through the third quarter after a rough landing on his knee, but per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the injury isn't thought to be serious. Overshown seems likely to be back in the lineup for a Week 11 clash with the Texans.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Questionable to return Sunday
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Overshown (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Overshown suffered a knee injury in the third quarter and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. If Overshown is unable to return, Marist Liufau will likely see the majority of the snaps at strongside linebacker.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Makes seven stops in Week 9 loss
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Overshown recorded seven tackles (four solo), including three for a loss, in Sunday's defeat against Atlanta.
Overshown had a strong game with three tackles behind the line of scrimmage, but his contributions weren't enough to keep Dallas from falling to 3-5. The second-year linebacker has put up steady tackle totals this season, registering at least seven stops in five of his eight games. Overshown has 56 tackles overall, including 2.0 sacks, on the campaign.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Tallies second sack of season
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Overshown registered eight tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.
Overshown tied Amani Oruwariye for the second-most tackles for the Cowboys on Sunday behind Eric Kendricks (nine). Overshown got his second sack of the regular season late in the fourth quarter as he took down Brock Purdy for a seven-yard sack. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Overshown has accumulated 49 tackles (31 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Plays 46 snaps as Jackson spy
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Overshown registered six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Ravens.
Overshown saw the field for a season-high 46 defensive snaps, and much of his responsibility was playing in the spy role on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. Overshown is up to 21 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, through the first three games of the regular season. The 2023 third-round pick is second on the Cowboys in tackles behind Erick Kendricks (29).
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Leading tackler in Week 1 win
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Overshown recorded a team-high 11 tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over the Browns.
The Cowboys' defense simply overwhelmed the Browns' offense, and Overshown's speed was on full display on his sack, as he closed on a scrambling Deshaun Watson too quickly for the QB to react and get rid of the ball. Overshown, a third-round pick in 2023, missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL, but he is 100 percent healthy to begin 2024 and figures to have a significant role in Mike Zimmer's defense.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Absent from injury report
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Overshown (hip) was not listed on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Nick Harris of the team's official site reports.
Overshown has been nursing a hip pointer injury since mid-August, but the 2023 third-round pick appears to be healthy enough to participate in team drills. He missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL injury, and he's slated to begin the year in a depth linebacker role behind starters Marist Liufau, Eric Kendricks and Damone Clark.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Dealing with hip injury
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Overshown sat out the end of practice Wednesday due to a hip pointer, Nick Harris of DallasCowboys.com reports.
The linebacker didn't leave the field and the issue doesn't appear to be a serious one, but Overshown can't afford to miss much time in camp after sitting out his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL. The 2023 third-round pick is competing with 2024 third-round pick Marist Liufau for one open starting spot alongside Eric Kendricks and Damone Clark (knee).
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Still rehabbing
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Overshown (knee) is working with a rehab group off to the side during OTAs, Nick Harris of the Cowboys' official site reports.
Overshown sustained a ruptured ACL back in August and had to sit out his entire rookie season as a result. With Leighton Vander Esch now retired and Rashaan Evans a free agent, Overshown should have a chance to earn a significant role at linebacker this season, provided he continues to recover at his current rate.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Recovery going well
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Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Overshown (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from the ACL tear he suffered last August, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
The 2023 third-round pick was slated to have a big role in the Cowboys linebacker corps before tearing his ACL during Dallas' second preseason game. During Overshown's final collegiate season at Texas, he recorded 96 total tackles, four sacks and five pass breakups. The Cowboys added veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks earlier in the offseason, but Overshown could still see plenty of playing time once he returns to the field.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Officially lands on IR
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The Cowboys placed Overshown (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Nick Harris of the team's official site reports.
The rookie third-round pick suffered a torn left ACL during a preseason game against the Seahawks, so his placement on season-ending IR comes as no surprise. His absence sets up Markquese Bell for an increased reserve role, though Dallas should be expected to make further additions to the linebacker corps.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Out for season
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Overshown tore his ACL during Saturday's loss to the Seahawks, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Overshown was selected in the third round of the draft back in May and will now miss his rookie season. The 23-year-old was slated to have a significant role in the defense, but in his absence Jabril Cox and Devin Harper will take on bigger workloads. The Cowboys could also look outside the organization for additional depth at linebacker.
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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown: Flashing in camp
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Overshown continues to make impact plays every day in practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
The 2023 third-round pick out of Texas could wind up seeing most of his action as a rookie on special teams if the linebackers ahead of him on the depth chart -- Leighton Vander Esch, Damone Clark and Jabril Cox -- stay healthy, but Overshown has caught the eye of head coach Mike McCarthy in camp. "He's had flash plays every day, whether it's on a punt cover [or something else]," McCarthy said Tuesday. "He's moving up the charts on special teams, which we're excited about. I know [defensive coordinator Dan] Quinn feels really good about him. I know [linebackers coach Scott] McCurley talks about his command for a young player. You talk about hit and run and shooting the gap, he pulls the trigger pretty naturally for a young guy. I've been impressed with him." Overshown may have to wait his turn to shine on defense, but Vander Esch's injury history in particular suggests the rookie will get his chance to make an IDP splash at some point during the regular season.
