The Dallas Cowboys misplaced certainly one of their solely shiny spots in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on “Monday Night time Soccer.”
Dallas second-year linebacker DeMarvion Overshown injured his proper knee within the fourth quarter of the 27-20 loss. On Tuesday, Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones informed KRLD-FM in Dallas that Overshown wants surgical procedure.
It is one other robust blow for the 24-year-old LB, who tore his ACL within the preseason in 2023. Jones did not say whether or not Overshown will return in 2025.
“I do not know at this date the time-date on the rehab,” Jones mentioned. “I simply can’t inform you how unhealthy I really feel for him as a result of he is simply been by that psychological and bodily rehab on his different knee. To show round and need to undergo that once more is looking in some ways.”
Via his first 13 video games, Overshown — a former third-round choose — led the workforce in tackles for loss (eight) and ranked second in sacks (5). ESPN’s Todd Archer not too long ago claimed the Texas product deserved to make his first Professional Bowl.
“He can rush the passer. He can cowl. He is an efficient tackler,” Archer wrote of Overshown. “As soon as he sees the play, he has the pace to go. And if he guesses incorrectly, he has the pace to make up for the error. The extra expertise he positive aspects, the higher he ought to change into.”
Teammates additionally appear to like Overshown. Cowboys LB Micah Parsons fought tears whereas discussing his damage.
