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Potential timeline for Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown to return revealed

The Dallas Cowboys shouldn't plan on DeMarvion Overshown making any impact in 2025 based on this case study.
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) is helped off the field after an injury in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) is helped off the field after an injury in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals. | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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During the Dallas Cowboys Week 14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, they saw DeMarvion Overshown leave after having his right leg rolled up. It was clear from the moment it happened the injury was bad but the diagnosis was worse than expected.

Dallas reported after the game that Overshown tore his ACL, MCL, and PCL. This came after he missed his entire rookie campaign due to a torn ACL in the left knee.

Overshown, who was having a massive season, isn't expected to be back anytime soon, with the Cowboys saying the injury could keep him out for most of the 2025 season as well. This lined up with a recent case study Jeremy Fowler compared to Overshown.

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Brandon Loree from Blogging the Boys posted that Fowler compared Overshown's injury to one suffered by Bradley Chubb of the Miami Dolphins.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb
Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones | Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Chubb tore his ACL, meniscus, and patellar tendon in the right knee last December. He needed five hours of surgery and has yet to make it back for Miami.

Overshown had become the emotional leader of this defense in 2024 with 90 tackles, 5.0 sacks, and one interception. That pick was during their win on Thanksgiving against the Giants and Overshown took it to the house for a touchdown.

Dallas has been dealing with injuries all season but the impact of this one could carry over to 2025, and possibly longer.

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Randy Gurzi is a graduate of Arizona State and has focused on NFL coverage since 2014.

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