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DeMarvion Overshown penalized for celebrating during Cowboys' game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

DeMarvion Overshown penalized for celebrating during Cowboys' game
Summary

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown received a 15-yard penalty during a game against the Indianapolis Colts, which ended in a 27-23 victory for the Cowboys. Overshown, who was inactive and dressed in street clothes, celebrated after a forced fumble by Quinnen Williams. Referee Clay Martin identified him as a non-uniformed player on the field. Overshown later apologized to head coach Brian Schottenheimer and his teammates, indicating he was unaware of the rule prohibiting this behavior. He acknowledged the importance of the lesson learned.

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  • •Cowboys had 14 penalties for 153 yards in the game
  • •Overshown's celebration followed a turnover in the fourth quarter
  • •Overshown apologized for the incident post-game
  • •Head coach Schottenheimer received Overshown's acknowledgment of the mistake
  • •The Cowboys secured a 27-23 win over the Colts
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  • 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — DeMarvion Overshown didn't know inactive players couldn't celebrate on the field
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The Cowboys had 14 accepted penalties for 153 yards in the 27-23 win over the Colts.

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