DeMarvion Overshown plans to make a strong case to be named the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year in 2025 after suffering a devastating knee injury that ended his 2024 season.
The fan-favorite Overshown tore the ACL, MCL, and PCL in his right knee and underwent surgery in December 2024 to repair the ligaments.
He has talked in general about being back at mid-season this year, but now fans are thrilled to hear of a more specific goal as he is targeting a potential return in November against the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs.
“Oh yeah I’m active in this,” Overshown wrote in an Instagram post after Dallas’ Thanksgiving Day game was announced.
Across 13 games, Overshown recorded 90 tackles, five sacks, eight tackles for loss, one forced fumble, an interception, and a touchdown. His presence on the defensive side of the ball brings an added element of speed and violence that wreaks havoc against opposing offenses.
If there’s one thing we know about the personable University of Texas product Overshown, it’s that the kid is resilient.
He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a preseason game that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. Coming off that injury last season, he proved to everyone that he is one of the league’s rising stars. ... and was hoping he might be a Comeback Award winner then.
With renowned linebacker guru Matt Eberflus coordinating the defense, the Cowboys are hoping Overshown returns to the field better than ever. Overshown will join an exciting unit that features Micah Parsons, Osa Odighizuwa, and eventually Trevon Diggs, who is also recovering from knee surgery.
Overshown, a native of Arp, Texas, is going back to his college number this season and will be wearing jersey No. 0. Earning the nickname “Agent 0” at UT, he will look to showcase his elite level linebacker skills once again. ...
Maybe in front of family and friends and fans on Thanksgiving.