Cowboys urged to extend linebacker DeMarvion Overshown before 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are being advised to extend linebacker DeMarvion Overshown's contract prior to the 2026 NFL season. Over three seasons, injuries have limited Overshown to just 19 games, yet he has shown significant potential. ESPN's Aaron Schatz highlights this as a strategic move, suggesting that an extension could be more cost-effective now rather than after a successful 2026 season. The decision to extend Overshown may hinge on the Cowboys' willingness to take risks with his uncertain availability.
- •Overshown was drafted by the Cowboys in 2023's third round.
- •He has struggled with injuries, playing only 19 games in three seasons.
- •Schatz argues for locking in a cost-effective deal before the 2026 season.
- •Failure to extend could lead to higher costs if he performs well.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Cowboys urged to extend promising defensive player before 2026 NFL season
"This would be a bit of a risk for Dallas.
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