Cowboys rookie close to making highly-anticipated debut as CB reinforcement

When the Dallas Cowboys' defense was struggling and the laughing stock of the NFL -- it's still not completely out of the weeds yet -- Jerry Jones insisted he was not worried because help was on the way.

The Jones' love to show their belief and confidence in "their guys," even if it doesn't have a history of working out. But this year, the team is again holding firm despite having one of the worst defenses in every major stat category through six weeks.

In Week 7, however, there was a glimmer of hope, with the defense tweaking its scheme and putting up its best effort of the season.

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There were sacks, turnovers, and even a pick-six from DaRon Bland. And, like Jones said, reinforcements are on the way and they could be coming quicker than anyone had anticipated.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

This week, it was revealed that breakout star linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would have his 21-day practice window opened ahead of Week 8, putting him in line to return after the team's bye week in early November.

The secondary, which has been a sore spot on a defense that is already struggling, also received some good news.

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Shavon Revel, the team's third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is also expected to have his 21-day window opened on Wednesday. When the Cowboys selected Revel, the move was met with praise. Unfortunately, there was a hold-up in his recovery from a torn ACL that delayed his official debut.

That could all be changing soon.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones talks with cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. before the game against the Baltimore Ravens | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

"Cowboys rookie CB Shavon Revel Jr. will also have his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday," Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram wrote on X.

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"Briefly caught up with him in the locker room and he’s about as happy as he’s been since arriving in Dallas. Said he completely trusts the knee and is ready to get out there."

Cowboys rookie CB Shavon Revel Jr. will also have his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday.

Briefly caught up with him in the locker room and he’s about as happy as he’s been since arriving in Dallas. Said he completely trusts the knee and is ready to get out there. https://t.co/O0e2mWau6z
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) October 20, 2025

Calling in the cavalry

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown reacts after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Before his injury, Overshown recorded 90 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, an interception, and a touchdown. That's the definition of a breakout star.

Throughout his three years at ECU, Revel recorded 70 tackles, three interceptions, one sack, one fumble recovery, and one touchdown.

If Overshown and Revel both can return to their pre-injury forms, the Cowboys' defense is in great hands.

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