Overshown, a 2023 third-round pick, missed his entire rookie campaign after suffering an ACL injury in the preseason. He returned last year and excelled, showing speed, athleticism, second-level smarts and the ability to rush the passer. In 13 games, he had 90 tackles, five sacks, eight tackles for loss, four passes defensed, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and an interception returned for a touchdown.
The trade for Williams and Wilson certainly strengthened the Cowboys defense. But that shouldn’t discount the return of Overshown. If he can stay healthy, the 25-year-old is on another level.
“It was the first time the defense played together,” Overshown said. “It’s only up from here. I already know what our offense is going to do, but the defense is only up from here.”
The question is whether the 4-5-1 Cowboys can dig themselves out of their early season hole. Jerry Jones’ club may need a win to have any chance of advancing to the postseason.