The Dallas Cowboys went from three straight 12-win regular seasons from 2021-2023 to 5-8 through 13 games in 2024. After paying CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott this off-season fans were expecting yet another post season berth and possible a Super Bowl run.
Unfortunately, injuries and poor play have derailed their season. As it turns out, the injury bug has already spilled into next season.
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Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) reacts after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) reacts after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
The biggest loss on Monday Night for Dallas came when ascending linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was hurt:
Cowboys believe linebacker DeMarvion Overshown ruptured several ligaments in his knee. More severe than an ACL. Will know more on Tuesday. Whole team is devastated @DLLS_Cowboys
— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) December 10, 2024
Cowboys believe linebacker DeMarvion Overshown ruptured several ligaments in his knee. More severe than an ACL. Will know more on Tuesday. Whole team is devastated
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) tries to break free from Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) during the first half Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024. © Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) tries to break free from Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) during the first half Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington,Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024. © Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
According to Jerry Trotta of Fansided:
Everything about this is utter devastation.
Overshown will now have his second season-ending knee surgery in as many NFL seasons. He suffered a torn ACL last preseason that wiped out his rookie year. What made the initial injury that much more heartbreaking is that he showed flashes of a highly promising player.
In his first full season, Overshown was on on All-Pro trajectory. From his self-created pick-six on Thanksgiving, blowing up running plays at and behind the line of scrimmage and sacking quarterbacks in the blink of an eye, he is a big play waiting to happen.
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) is helped off the field after an injury in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) is helped off the field after an injury in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Overshown absolutely deserved Pro Bowl recognition this year. He finished with 90 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four passes defended. He’s second among linebackers with five sacks, fourth with 20 pressures, fifth with three pass breakups and sixth with a 78.9 pass-rush grade, per PFF (subscription required).
Again, this was Overshown’s first full season. He got better every week and only scratched the surface of his potential.
According to longtime Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr., the team doesn’t expect Overshown back until 2026. That means Overshown will probably miss the entire 2025 season. That is not confirmed, but again the 24-year-old suffered damage to multiple ligaments. He’ll need full reconstructive surgery.
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) defends during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) defends during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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