DeMarvion Overshown ‘getting there’ in recovery, aiming to play before Thanksgiving – Tommy Yarrish, DallasCowboys.com
Getting DeMarvion Overshown back before they take on Kansas City would be a massive boost for the defense.
Overshown has been off the field for the Cowboys since December of 2024, when he suffered his second season-ending knee injury in as many years by tearing his ACL, MCL and PCL. Ten months later, he’s been doing more and more with the rehab group and is feeling good.
“I’m getting there,” Overshown said. “It’s definitely to a point where we’re getting the last clears from my surgeon, and now it’s just easing me back into playing football. The knee is healthy, I’m moving around fast, strong, now just being smart with the timing.”
Initially, Overshown was looking at Dallas’ annual Thanksgiving game against the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential return date. Is that still what he’s targeting?
“I don’t want to say that’s the target date, but I feel like I’ll be playing football before Thanksgiving with the team.” Overshown said.
It’d be a much welcome addition to the Cowboys defense, but they’re going to take their time with his recovery and not rush him back to the field to ensure he is fully healthy and has the best chance to avoid injury again. Ultimately, the decision will be up to the training and coaching staffs for when Overshown returns.
It’s not easy to physically overcome back-to-back devasting knee injuries like that. For some, it can be difficult to get over the mental hurdle as well. In Overshown’s case, trusting yourself is the biggest piece of clearing that hurdle.
“I’d say it’s hard when the faith is not there. I feel like since I got hurt, I’ve always been the one to say ‘Okay, what do I have to do next to make sure I’m ready for when this point happens,’” Overshown said.
The Cowboys have unlocked Javonte Williams, and the whole offense is benefitting – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
After Sunday’s win, Dak Prescott called Javonte Williams a key to their entire offense.
In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021. In two games, his 3.6 rush EPA (expected points added) is fourth among all running backs in the NFL, per NFL Pro.
While his lightning-fast start out of the gates is a surprise to many, it hasn’t been for head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
“I’ve been the high guy on Javonte the whole time,” Schottenheimer said. “I’m just telling you, if you find a running back in the National Football League that plays harder than this guy, more physical than this guy, I’d love to see it. I’m sure there are some that are on that same level, but I don’t think there’s anybody that plays the game more physical.”
After tearing his ACL in 2022, Williams said over the offseason that he didn’t truly feel like he was back to his previous self until earlier this year. It makes sense, because the numbers show it.
His 3.6 yards per carry over the last two seasons did not offer optimism coming into Dallas, but he has increased that total by a whole yard (4.6) through two games. His rush EPA in 2025 is the first time he’s been in the green in that category in his career after a -28.3 rush EPA in 2024 and a -46.8 rush EPA in 2023 which was fifth-worst across all running backs in the league.
“I could not be more happy for that young man with what he’s had to go through, where he’s been,” Schottenheimer said. “It was so cool to see him break through, but he’s just getting started. I can promise you that.”
The Chicago Bears have struggled to find balance under Ben Johnson.
Rough Start
Ben Johnson became one of the hottest candidates to take over as an NFL head coach thanks to his outstanding work as the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator over the past three seasons.
At 39, Johnson brings an energizing presence to a franchise that hasn’t reached the postseason since 2020, thanks to an expanded playoff format that year.
Johnson played a key role in building the Lions’ dynamic offense, and the expectation is that he’ll work his magic to help quarterback Caleb Williams become one of the league’s elite.
“Ben is a proven leader with a winning pedigree and a mind toward innovation,” Bears general manager Ryan Poles said when he introduced Johnson in January.
“When we spent time together on the Zoom call, he basically came to the screen and was like, ‘I want to be there. I want to help you guys win,” Poles added. “And that really separated him from everybody else.”
So far, Johnson’s NFL head coaching debut has been rocky, with losses in his first two games by a combined score of 79–45.
Johnson is the 18th full-time head coach in the franchise’s 106-year history.
Injury concerns
The Bears have several key players nursing injuries entering their matchup against the Cowboys.
Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (knee) is listed as questionable, and his absence would be a significant blow to the Bears’ pass rush. The 11-year NFL veteran has recorded 36.5 career sacks.
This is his first season in Chicago after spending his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons.
Jarrett’s absence could give Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott a much more comfortable afternoon at Soldier Field.
Another injured Bears player is wide receiver Jahdae Walker (ankle), who is doubtful for Sunday’s game. His absence would limit Caleb Williams’ ability to launch vertical passing attacks.
Walker was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL draft. He played his final two college seasons at Texas A&M (2023–24).
Cornerback Kyler Gordon (hamstring) is another likely absence, leaving a noticeable gap in the Bears’ secondary. His absence could be well exploited by Dallas wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who’s poised for a productive outing.
Jerry Jones eyeing extension for another Dallas Cowboys star – Matt Galatzan, Cowboys on SI
The Cowboys should have offered a contract extension to Brandon Aubrey as he was walking to the locker room after beating the Giants.
When speaking to 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Jones noted that kicker Brandon Aubrey – who was the hero of the Cowboys’ 40-37 win over the Giants on Sunday – could be on the verge of signing a new deal, and the two parties have had discussions with that goal in mind.
“He certainly is coming. We’ll be looking at that,” Jones said. “Probably have had communications since the kick. But he’s certainly in the future.”
While Jones didn’t provide an timeline for Aubrey’s extension, getting the star kicker signed to a new deal would be massive for the future of the Cowboys.
Not only is Aubrey’s leg a major weapon in terms of accuracy – he is six for six so far this season, and 90. 1 percent from his career – he is also ostensibly a cheat code due to his propensity to nail field goals from a distance. In fact he is a whopping 27 of 30 on attempts from 50-plus yards.
And perhaps most importantly, his teammates know it too, which makes the whole team more confident as a result.
“That boy got ice in his (expletive). Now I know, we cross that 50, we’re good,” defensive end James Houston said in the tunnel after the game, via Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan.
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