FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has torn the ACL, ACL and ACL in his right knee and is scheduled to undergo surgery this week, according to multiple sources.
According to sources, significant recovery time will be required after the surgery.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas that Overshown would undergo surgery, but he wasn't sure when Overshown would return.
Multiple sources said after the Cowboys' 27-20 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals that Overshown's injury was more than just a torn ACL.
“I don't know at this point when and when his rehab will take place,” Jones said earlier Tuesday, “but I just can't tell you how much I feel bad for him because he's just going through his mental and physical rehab has itself.” other knee. … It's the hardest time for a player and we all know what it will mean for us in our remaining four games as individuals and of course us as a team.”
Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown suffered a blow to the side of his right leg on Monday night against the Bengals. Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Overshown suffered a blow to the side of his right leg on a 2-yard run by Chase Brown with 12:49 to play. He remained on the field and was unable to move his leg before the medical team arrived to treat him. He immediately went to the locker room for further examination.
Coach Mike McCarthy said after the game that the injury was “serious in nature” and “not good.” Overshown missed his 2023 rookie season due to a torn ACL in his left knee.
“I think the whole team felt it because it didn’t look good,” McCarthy said. “It definitely hit a lot of guys.”
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Edge rusher Micah Parsons had tears in his eyes after the game as he talked about overshown.
“I cried,” he said. “It’s like my little brother, bro. He doesn't deserve this either. He really doesn't have it. Just understanding what he's going to go through and being there for him physically and mentally. It's just so challenging because of the year he's had. I really don't think that's fair either.
Overshown is the Cowboys' second-leading tackler and only the third Cowboy since 1982 to record at least five sacks, an interception (which he returned for a touchdown), a fumble recovery and a forced fumble in the same season, joining DeMarcus Ware (2006) and Greg Ellis (1999).
“We're praying for him because, frankly, a lot of us were hurting,” cornerback Jourdan Lewis said. “We understand what he’s going through. We’re sticking with him because we know he’s a great football player.”
Overshown will be the 13th Cowboys player on injured reserve, joining quarterback Dak Prescott and guard Zack Martin, who will require surgery on his right ankle this week.
