Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown suffered a severe knee injury during his team’s 27-20 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
In the fourth quarter, Overshown was struck on the side of his right leg and had to leave the game. Initially, it was feared that he had torn his ACL in his right knee, but subsequent reports on Tuesday revealed that he had also torn his MCL and PCL in the same knee.
You can view the play where Overshown sustained the injury. Notably, Overshown had already missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL in his other knee, which occurred during a preseason game against the Seahawks.
Overshown, a third-round pick by the Cowboys in 2023 out of Texas, had an impressive season, registering 90 tackles, 5 sacks, and an interception. He had been playing well above expectations for a second-day draft pick.
His recovery is expected to be lengthy, potentially taking up to a year. Despite the setback, Overshown has maintained a positive outlook, telling a fan that he refuses to become a “what if” story.