Cowboys linebacker Overshown penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct celebration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

During the Dallas Cowboys' 27-23 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on November 8, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown faced backlash after celebrating on the field despite being inactive due to injuries. Overshown's premature exit onto the field resulted in a 15-yard penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred after a defensive stop led by Quinnen Williams, who forced a fumble recovered by Shemar James. Dallas managed to win the game, but the celebration mishap raised questions about team discipline and Overshown's readiness for upcoming games amidst a contract year. Overshown's penalty pushed the Cowboys back significantly, allowing the Colts to tie the game with a field goal shortly after.
- •Dallas Cowboys win over Indianapolis Colts 27-23 on November 8
- •DeMarvion Overshown penalized for celebrating while inactive
- •Penalty resulted in 15 yards against the Cowboys
- •Overshown's actions questioned amid contract year scrutiny
- •Game featured 23 combined penalties between teams
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"The Dallas Cowboys escaped with a 27-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.However, one of their biggest blunders of the day came from a player who wasn’t even in uniform.Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was inactive with hamstring and back injuries. That didn’t stop him from sprinting onto the field to celebrate a huge defensive stop […] The post Cowboys Star Savagely Roasted for Boneheaded Blunder That Immediately Went Viral appeared first on HEAVY.
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