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.
