DeMarvion Overshown Returns to Cowboys Defense After Serious Knee Injury

Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is set to return to the Dallas Cowboys' defense against the Raiders, marking his first game since suffering a severe knee injury (torn ACL, MCL, PCL) on December 9, 2024. He has practiced for three weeks and will wear a brace. Coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed confidence, wanting Overshown to "play free" and make plays, despite the long layoff. Overshown, who was the team's second-leading tackler with 5.5 sacks before his injury, acknowledged discussions about a pitch count but affirmed his readiness to be on the field for critical plays, especially during "winning football time." He also spoke about honoring the legacy of his late teammate, Marshawn Kneeland.