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DeMarvion Overshown Could Face Another NFL Fine After Late Hit On Jaxson Dart
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown could be fined by the NFL for hitting New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart after Dart had already run out of bounds Sunday night at MetLife Stadium. The league's Week 1 fines are due…
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Dallas Cowboys Rule Out Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown As Jaishawn Barham Takes Green Dot
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys ruled out safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown on Friday for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Hooker has a forearm injury, and Overshown has a hamstring injury. Neither practiced Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. No…
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Washington Commanders Rule Out Frankie Luvu, Chig Okonkwo Before Dallas Cowboys Game
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders will play Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys without linebacker Frankie Luvu and tight end Chig Okonkwo, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Friday. Luvu has a groin injury, and Okonkwo has a hamstring injury. The Athletic’s…
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Dallas Cowboys Defense Named Among NFL’s Biggest Concerns As Pressure Builds On Christian Parker
FRISCO, Texas — Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton put the Dallas Cowboys defense on his list of the seven biggest concerns for NFL teams entering Week 2 in a column published Thursday. The New York Giants beat Dallas 28-20 on Sunday night at…
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Dallas Cowboys Named Best Bobby Wagner Fit After DeMarvion Overshown Injury
FRISCO, Texas — Bleacher Report named free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner the best available fit for the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday. Three days earlier, safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown were both hurt in a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants.…
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‘Those Were The Two Main Things’: Brian Schottenheimer Updates Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown Injuries
FRISCO, Texas — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown did not practice Wednesday for the Dallas Cowboys, according to the team’s first injury report ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Hooker is listed with a forearm injury and Overshown…
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‘I Have Zero Doubts’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Jaishawn Barham Before Washington Commanders Matchup
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday at The Star that he has zero doubts Jaishawn Barham will play well Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The Dallas Cowboys have linebacker DeMarvion Overshown working back from a hamstring strain he sustained in the…
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‘The Main Thing Is Communication’: Rashan Gary, Kenny Clark Detail Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 Defensive Breakdowns
FRISCO, Texas — Certain formations, the checks Dallas has against them, and the calls that put defenders in position were where the Dallas Cowboys communication broke down Sunday night, Rashan Gary said Tuesday. “Really can’t say what the breakdowns was, but just…
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‘That’s His Achilles Heel’: Jerry Jones Gives Concerning DeMarvion Overshown Availability Update
FRISCO, Texas — Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown looks likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders with a strained hamstring, Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The Fan two days after…
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‘Christian Will Have His Head Down’: Jerry Jones Backs Dallas Cowboys DC Christian Parker After Rough Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker will spend this week walking Dallas Cowboys defenders through their assignments during the day instead of going over them in meetings, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday. Jones made his weekly appearance on 105.3 The…
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‘We’re Hoping It’s A Two-Week Window’: Brian Schottenheimer Confirms Malik Hooker Surgery, DeMarvion Overshown Timeline
FRISCO, Texas — Malik Hooker has surgery Tuesday. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that the Dallas Cowboys safety did fracture a bone in the season opener, and that Dallas expects him back inside a two-week window. The New York Giants won 28-20…
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Dallas Cowboys Lose Malik Hooker, DeMarvion Overshown To Injuries Against New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Safety Malik Hooker and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown both left the Dallas Cowboys season opener at the New York Giants on Sunday night. Hooker hurt a forearm late in the third quarter. Overshown went down early in the fourth…
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‘It’s Real Dicey’: Jerry Jones Admits Dallas Cowboys Are Taking Major Risk With Rookie-Heavy Defense
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones called it “real dicey” Friday to count on rookies the way the Cowboys are counting on theirs, two days before the season opener against the New York Giants. Jones made the comments…
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‘Prepared And Confident And Play Fast’: Christian Parker Details Dallas Cowboys’ Plan For Reworked Secondary, Linebackers
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said Thursday that his cornerbacks have spent the offseason retooling their technique and his linebackers will be “prepared and confident and play fast,” three days before Dallas opens the season against the New…
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‘A Great Training Partner’: Klayton Adams Says Rebuilt Cowboys Defense Is Pushing Dallas Offense
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday that the rebuilt Cowboys defense has been like “a great training partner” for his offense, three days before Dallas opens the season against the New York Giants. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium…
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‘Practicing With A Different Intent’: Brian Schottenheimer Sees Changed DeMarvion Overshown
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that DeMarvion Overshown attacked a new playbook this offseason and is practicing differently than he has before. Overshown is learning his fourth defensive system in four seasons in Dallas, and Schottenheimer connected…
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‘Iron Sharpens Iron’: Kenny Clark Says Dallas Cowboys Camp Battles Prepared Him For New York Giants
FRISCO, Texas — Kenny Clark spent training camp lining up across from Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker, and Tyler Smith. Camp opened in Oxnard, California, on July 27. "It's awesome just going against the guys every day. It's truly iron sharpens iron," Clark…
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‘Last Year Is Last Year’: Rashan Gary Brushes Off 2025 Fade Before Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Rashan Gary studies where a coordinator came from and what made him successful. He was asked Monday whether a fast start and a quiet second half last season changed how he prepared for this one. "Man, it's going to…
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‘Never Take It For Granted’: Kenny Clark Reacts To Being Voted Dallas Cowboys Captain
FRISCO, Texas — Players voted Kenny Clark a Dallas Cowboys team captain for 2026 in his second season with the club. He also sits on the leadership council. "It's huge. Something that you never take for granted and always appreciative of my…
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Dallas Cowboys Put 5 Rookies One Step From Starting Roles On First Week 1 Depth Chart
FRISCO, Texas — Six rookies made the Dallas Cowboys' 53-man roster, and all six appear on the unofficial depth chart released Tuesday. One is a starter. Four are the first name behind a starter. Caleb Downs is the starter. Dallas traded up…
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