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The Dallas Cowboys made two huge moves at the trade deadline last week, hoping to bolster their defense. Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams and linebacker Logan Wilson are both now in Dallas via trade and are anticipating making their debut Monday night against the Raiders. But they’re not the only defenders that will be added to the mix for the Cowboys.
On Tuesday, DeMarvion Overshown was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. At the same time, rookie Shavon Revel was activated from the non football injury (NFI) list. While that doesn’t necessarily guarantee either will suit up in Las Vegas, it does represent both players clearing massive hurdles in their path to the field.
Overshown was having a breakout year last year for the Cowboys, rapidly rising to stardom. However, his season was cut short due to a gruesome knee injury that tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL. Initial timelines for Overshown were that he may not even play this year, but the athletic linebacker has progressed way ahead of schedule and could be making his season debut very soon.
Revel, on the other hand, is looking for his NFL debut. Considered by many to be a first-round talent at the start of his final year with East Carolina, Revel tore his ACL in the third game of the season. The Cowboys ultimately landed him in the third round of this year’s draft, hoping to have found another steal if Revel can reclaim his elite form.
It’s certainly a boon for the Cowboys that both players fill positions of need, too. Linebacker has been a particularly sore spot, hence the trade for Wilson, and Overshown’s return could effectively reboot the team’s linebacker corps midseason. Meanwhile, the cornerback room has seen its fair share of instability, and with Trevon Diggs on the injured reserve, Revel’s return would be perfect timing for a secondary that desperately needs to turn things around.
