Inside The Star
The Dallas Cowboys’ defense has been through the wringer this season.
Once a hallmark of physicality and discipline, the unit has been anything but consistent in 2025.
A wave of injuries to key starters, coupled with underwhelming performances from the replacements, has left DC Matt Eberflus’ group porous and vulnerable against both the run and pass.
However, help is finally on the way.
Ahead of their Week 11 Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Cowboys have activated LB DeMarvion Overshown and rookie CB Shavon Revel from injured reserve.
These two returnees come at a pivotal moment for a defense trying to rediscover its identity.
Combined with recent trade acquisitions DT Quinnen Williams and LB Logan Wilson, Dallas is looking to inject new life into a group that desperately needs playmakers.
With Overshown’s athleticism and Revel’s coverage ability, the Cowboys are hoping this infusion of talent helps them turn the tide and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Before suffering a torn ACL in 2024, DeMarvion Overshown was one of the brightest young stars on the Cowboys’ defense.
The former Texas Longhorn brought an infectious energy to the field; a blend of sideline-to-sideline speed, ferocious tackling, and an instinct for making momentum-shifting plays.
Now, after a long and determined rehab process, Overshown is ready to make his long-awaited return.
The Cowboys’ linebacker corps has been one of the weakest links this season, plagued by missed assignments and poor pursuit angles.
That’s part of the reason Dallas went out and traded for Logan Wilson, a cerebral and physical presence in the middle of the field, but Overshown’s return could complement Wilson perfectly; a blend of speed and instinct next to Wilson’s strength and discipline.
Fans have been eager to see what the two can do together.
Overshown’s ability to shoot gaps and drop fluidly into coverage could open up schematic flexibility for Eberflus, who has struggled to generate consistent stops.
If Overshown can regain his pre-injury form, he might just provide the jolt of energy and leadership this defense has been missing.
Simply put, the Cowboys need Overshown to be the menace he once was. The kind of player who makes offenses think twice before testing the middle of the field.
His presence alone could help raise the standard for everyone around him.
For CB Shavon Revel, Monday night could mark not just a debut, but the start of a promising NFL career.
The Cowboys selected Revel in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but many scouts had him pegged as a potential first-round talent before a devastating knee injury derailed his final college season.
After months of rehab and careful preparation, the rookie is finally ready to show why so many teams were high on him.
Revel is known for his smooth transitions, sticky man coverage, and elite football instincts. In Matt Eberflus’ zone-heavy scheme, those traits should shine.
He has a natural feel for route combinations, and his...
