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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown talks Cowboy dreams on and off the field ahead of season
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· August 2, 2026
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Key takeaway Overshown's goal is to average 10 tackles per game, and he is excited about the opportunity to make this happen.
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is looking to make an impact on the field after two knee surgeries limited his playing time. 2 tackles per game in his two NFL seasons. Overshown is now fully healthy and playing in the middle linebacker position, which he believes will help him increase his tackles per game.
Overshown's goal is to average 10 tackles per game, and he is excited about the opportunity to make this happen. The Cowboys have not officially announced him as the middle linebacker, as he is currently in a rotation with other players. Further details about Overshown's plans and the Cowboys' lineup are available from The Dallas Morning News.
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Category: local Published: August 2, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is looking to make an impact on the field after two knee surgeries limited his playing time. He has averaged 6.2 tackles per game in his two NFL seasons…
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