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Getting DeMarvion Overshown back before they take on Kansas City would be a massive boost for the defense.
Overshown has been off the field for the Cowboys since December of 2024, when he suffered his second season-ending knee injury in as many years by tearing his ACL, MCL and PCL. Ten months later, he’s been doing more and more with the rehab group and is feeling good.
“I’m getting there,” Overshown said. “It’s definitely to a point where we’re getting the last clears from my surgeon, and now it’s just easing me back into playing football. The knee is healthy, I’m moving around fast, strong, now just being smart with the timing.”
Initially, Overshown was looking at Dallas’ annual Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential return date. Is that still what he’s targeting?
“I don’t want to say that’s the target date, but I feel like I’ll be playing football before Thanksgiving with the team.” Overshown said.
It’d be a much welcome addition to the Cowboys defense, but they’re going to take their time with his recovery and not rush him back to the field to ensure he is fully healthy and has the best chance to avoid injury again. Ultimately, the decision will be up to the training and coaching staffs for when Overshown returns.
It’s not easy to physically overcome back-to-back devasting knee injuries like that. For some, it can be difficult to get over the mental hurdle as well. In Overshown’s case, trusting yourself is the biggest piece of clearing that hurdle.
“I’d say it’s hard when the faith is not there. I feel like since I got hurt, I’ve always been the one to say ‘Okay, what do I have to do next to make sure I’m ready for when this point happens,'” Overshown said.
After Sunday’s win, Dak Prescott called Javonte Williams a key to their entire offense.
In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021. In two games, his 3.6 rush EPA (expected points added) is fourth among all running backs in the NFL, per NFL Pro.
While his lightning-fast start out of the gates is a surprise to many, it hasn’t been for head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
“I’ve been the high guy on Javonte the whole time,” Schottenheimer said. “I’m just telling you, if you find a running back in the National Football League that plays harder than this guy, more physical than this guy, I’d love to see it. I’m sure there are some...
