Overshown, Revel activated from IR by Cowboys – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com
The reinforcements Jerry Jones talked about are finally coming for the Dallas Cowboys.
The loss of Marshawn Kneeland will be felt into the halls of Forever, but the Dallas Cowboys must slowly find their way forward as they prepare to visit the Las Vegas Raiders following their bye week, and they’ll do so with reinforcements in tow, namely DeMarvion Overshown and Shavon Revel.
Both have been officially activated from injured reserve to the 53-man roster by the Cowboys on Tuesday, having already practiced for some time now after their 21-day practice window was opened in mid-October.
This marks the start of a new-look defense in Dallas, one that not only features the return of Overshown and the debut of Revel, a rookie third-round pick, but also the addition of both Logan Wilson and All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams — the latter two acquired just ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
For Overshown, it’s all about getting back to the peak form demonstrated in his 2024 showing, prior to having his knee rolled up on by a defensive lineman, leading to the second torn ACL of his young career. He’s been eyeing a return in primetime, under the bright lights of Las Vegas, and he gets his wish.
“That’s what we’re looking like — Monday night prime time,” he said after returning to practice in October. ”[Agent] 0 will be making his debut and I’m excited for it. It’s not going to be anything short of extraordinary. I’m ready to show, truly, how blessed I am.
”A lot of people claim that this knee injury is one of the worst or the worst, and not too many people come back the same afterwards. I’m ready to put that to the test. … the sky’s the limit for me. And I’m not saying that to be cocky or anything, but I know what I bring to the field. … I know what y’all saw last year and you’re gonna get more of that.
“I know what I’m capable of and last year was still me just getting my feet wet, so we really haven’t seen yet what all I can do.”
Revel has a more than solid chance of joining him and his new teammates on the field against the Raiders, but it seems less of a guarantee, given what executive vice president and director of Player Personnel Stephen Jones told 105.3 the Fan on Monday.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was ‘devastated’ to learn of Marshawn Kneeland’s death – Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The passing of Marshawn Kneeland will stick with the Dallas Cowboys for a long time.
Jones said that the team will honor Kneeland with special helmet decals that are being voted on by the team’s leadership council along with pregame warmup T-shirts that will be worn in the team’s next two games against the Las Vegas Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles.
During his comments, Jones complimented how the team has come together for one another during this difficult time and how it can be a lesson for everybody.
“The very definition of team is that we rely on each other,” Jones said. “That’s the ethos of what a team is about. Everybody expects that it’s a rough game and that it takes some real mental toughness to play the game, but in fact there’s a lot of love for each other that is shared in unique ways. You get to know each other pretty good.
“It’s a multifaceted mental thing that is going through everyone’s mind. Sports emphasizes so many different things that we want to hang our hat on, but this is the reality check that at the end of the day, human things and having someone’s company on Earth, being able to have the time we’re here and they’re here, all of those things come to mind in times like this.”
Jones selected Kneeland in the second round of the 2024 draft and was able to spend a lot of time around the Grand Rapids, Michigan, native before his passing last week. His comments lined up with the positive dialogue that has been expressed about Kneeland in the last few days.
“He was very unique in his zest for life and his passion for the game,” Jones said. “The saddest thing for someone like me is that he was only 24 years old. You think about all the time we’re going to miss him, it’s only just getting started … I can’t emphasize what a positive influence he was out there. That’s what makes this loss so poignant. What he was about was life and the very things that we admire about it.”
3 free agents Cowboys should consider signing after the trade deadline – Brian Martin, Blogging the Boys
With Juanyeh Thomas going on injured reserve, there are a few free agents the Cowboys could call to add some depth.
S Justin Simmons
From the starters to the backups, the Cowboys safety position has been a concern most of the season whether due to performance or injuries. Dallas is did little to upgrade the position over the years and and it’s come back to bite them. Their reluctance to upgrade the position via free agency probably means they’ll stick with status quo the remainder of the season, but there are a few free agents like Justin Simmons who would be an immediate upgrade. It’s a little bit of a surprise Simmons is still available on the open market, but he might be looking at contenders only. Dallas isn’t that right now.
CB Stephon Gilmore
The Cowboys pass defense is currently giving up 254.4 yards per game, ranking 29th in the league. While Stephon Gilmore is on the wrong side of 30 (35 years old), he would still arguably be an upgrade in Dallas. While his best years are behind him, the five-time Pro Bowler was a full-time starter for the Minnesota Vikings just last year. His veteran savvy and experience could be exactly what the Cowboys secondary needs to help solidify things. That’s exactly what he provided in 2023 with the Cowboys and could do so once again in 2025.
A team from the NFC East poaching a former Cowboys coach to lead their franchise would be unoriginal.
Mike McCarthy, Former HC Dallas Cowboys
Mike McCarthy would be the safe choice among the potential candidates, with the best resume. He’s a proven Super Bowl-winning head coach with a winning record at two blue-blood franchises: the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.
In Green Bay, McCarthy molded Aaron Rodgers in his early years. Also, under his tutelage, Dak Prescott led the league in QBR (73.4), completions (410) and touchdown passes (36) in a Pro Bowl 2023 campaign.
If the Giants want an old-school coach who is accomplished and knows how to build a winning program, McCarthy is by far the best option.
Currently not employed by an NFL team, the 62-year-old will likely draw interest from multiple clubs with a head coaching vacancy, though the allure of coaching Dart may pique his interest in a return to the sidelines.
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