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a day ago
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Former Texas star DeMarvion Overshown teams with Jerry Jones' grandson for Cowboys' No. 0
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown revealed this week how he landed the coveted No. 0 jersey, crediting a key assist from an unexpected source: team owner Jerry Jones' grandson, Paxton Anderson. Overshown, speaking to reporters at the Cowboys' facility, said he reached out to Anderson to help advocate for his jersey switch. 'I called Paxton and told him I needed his help to push it over the edge,' Overshown said, smiling. 'He made sure the right people heard about it.' Advertisement Jones' grandson, Paxton Anderson, joined the Texas Longhorns as a Division I wide receiver in 2020 after a standout high school career at Highland Park and was teammates with DeMarvion Overshown during his time in Austin. Anderson was part of the Longhorns' roster through the 2023 season and graduated in 2024. The NFL began allowing players to wear No. 0 last season, making it a popular choice among players seeking a fresh start or a unique identity. Overshown, who missed his rookie campaign with a knee injury, said the number represents a new chapter as he returns to the field. Many Dallas Cowboys fans believed that owner Jerry Jones and the team's marketing department were holding the No. 0 jersey in reserve to avoid confusion with the double-zero '00' worn by mascot Rowdy in promotional materials and appearances. However, as Patrik Walker of reports, 'that was never actually true." While Jones initially referred to No. 0 as 'Rowdy's number' and declined DeMarvion Overshown's request to wear it last season, the real reason for the delay was not to protect the mascot's branding, but rather due to other internal considerations—such as evaluating which player would be the right fit for the never-before used new number. Rowdy continues to wear '00,' a number not available to NFL players, while Overshown has now made history as the first Cowboys player to don No. 0. Overshown, a third-round pick out of Texas in 2024, is expected to compete for a significant role in the Cowboys' defense this season. He missed his entire rookie year due to a torn ACL. Overhshown previously dawned No. 13, for the Cowboys, coming out making an electric debut in week 1 last season. The former Longhorn tallied up 11 tackles, two QB hits, a tackle for loss and, a sack against the Cleveland Browns. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas' DeMarvion Overshown credits Jerry Jones' grandson for No. 0
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Texas star DeMarvion Overshown teams with Jerry Jones' grandson for Cowboys' No. 0
Former Texas star DeMarvion Overshown teams with Jerry Jones' grandson for Cowboys' No. 0 Overshown earned help from an old teammate, who happens to be the grandson of the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. #Cowboys DeMarvion Overshown on how got the news he would be getting No. 0. Overshown says he called Jerry Jones' grandson, Paxton Anderson, to help push it over the edge. (🎥: @dallascowboys) — Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) May 30, 2025 Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown revealed this week how he landed the coveted No. 0 jersey, crediting a key assist from an unexpected source: team owner Jerry Jones' grandson, Paxton Anderson. Overshown, speaking to reporters at the Cowboys' facility, said he reached out to Anderson to help advocate for his jersey switch. 'I called Paxton and told him I needed his help to push it over the edge,' Overshown said, smiling. 'He made sure the right people heard about it.' Jones' grandson, Paxton Anderson, joined the Texas Longhorns as a Division I wide receiver in 2020 after a standout high school career at Highland Park and was teammates with DeMarvion Overshown during his time in Austin. Anderson was part of the Longhorns' roster through the 2023 season and graduated in 2024. The NFL began allowing players to wear No. 0 last season, making it a popular choice among players seeking a fresh start or a unique identity. Overshown, who missed his rookie campaign with a knee injury, said the number represents a new chapter as he returns to the field. Many Dallas Cowboys fans believed that owner Jerry Jones and the team's marketing department were holding the No. 0 jersey in reserve to avoid confusion with the double-zero '00' worn by mascot Rowdy in promotional materials and appearances. However, as Patrik Walker of reports, 'that was never actually true." While Jones initially referred to No. 0 as 'Rowdy's number' and declined DeMarvion Overshown's request to wear it last season, the real reason for the delay was not to protect the mascot's branding, but rather due to other internal considerations—such as evaluating which player would be the right fit for the never-before used new number. Rowdy continues to wear '00,' a number not available to NFL players, while Overshown has now made history as the first Cowboys player to don No. 0. Overshown, a third-round pick out of Texas in 2024, is expected to compete for a significant role in the Cowboys' defense this season. He missed his entire rookie year due to a torn ACL. Overhshown previously dawned No. 13, for the Cowboys, coming out making an electric debut in week 1 last season. The former Longhorn tallied up 11 tackles, two QB hits, a tackle for loss and, a sack against the Cleveland Browns.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
DeMarvion Overshown is making progress in his rehab but knows it's "a process"
Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is trying to come back from the ACL, MCL and PCL he tore in his right knee in Week 14. Despite his recent declaration that he wants to compete for comeback player of the year, Overshown's 2025 season is in jeopardy. 'I know it's a process; it's something we're not rushing just because I look good,' Overshown said, via Tommy Yarrish of the team website. 'There's no need to rush the process. I'm going to come back when I'm 100 percent, when I'm ready, when I know I can tough the field and not have to look down and worry about my knee.' Overshown knows what he's in for, having torn the ACL in his left knee in the preseason before his rookie season in 2023. He is optimistic about where he is. He began light jogging this week, and he said he's shuffling and backpedaling. 'It's going real good,' Overshown said. 'I think it really couldn't be any better. If it was better, I'd probably be out there playing right now. Where I'm at in my rehab, in my process, it's where I'm supposed to be plus some.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cowboys have options to help survive absence of key defender, former 3rd-round pick
It's hard to find a more promising player on the Dallas Cowboys defense than third-year linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. Overshown, a 2023 third-round pick, has been quite the rising star since joining the Cowboys. Blessed with speed, explosiveness and game awareness, Overshown is a human highlight reel whenever he's on the field. The only problem is he's not regularly able to be on the field. Injuries are as much a part of Overshown's young career as his highlights. A pair of significant knee injuries have limited the 24-year-old to just 13 games through two seasons. Still recovering from offseason surgery, it's a situation that promises to bleed well into the Cowboys' 2025 campaign, requiring bridge players and contingency plans at the weakside linebacker (WILL) position early this season. Advertisement Overshown's exact return date has yet to be determined but given the severity and timing of the injury, anything before Thanksgiving would be considered an optimistic estimate. As such, the Cowboys have had to operate as if they're hunting for a true starter at WILL and not just a Band Aid to tread water. The Cowboys actively shopped the LB position throughout the offseason, adding veterans Kenneth Murray and Jack Sanborn and drafting Shemar James. It's a bit of a mystery as to where each player will fit on the Dallas defense this season but it's a safe bet new Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will test out a number of combinations. One player who could indirectly dictate where the pieces fit is second-year player Marist Liufau. Liufau, a third-round draft pick out of Notre Dame, flashed brightly during his rookie season. Liufau was inconsistent but displayed special traits which can't be taught. Like Overshown, he factors into the future at LB making his final landing spot somewhat clear. If Overshown is the future at WILL, then Liufau likely has to move to the middle (MIKE) at some point. With only two LB spots considered 'starters,' there aren't any other options left for Liufau. Granted the Cowboys could keep Liufau at WILL for another season while Overshown eases back. But with so much depth across the LB ranks it's probably wiser to start the move to MIKE right now. Advertisement If Liufau moves to the middle, he'll likely platoon with another player to share the workload. Sanborn, listed as the only MIKE on the roster, could be that player. This would leave Murray and the rookie (Shemar) James to duke it out at WILL. Murray, a veteran, is physically gifted but lacks the film to look like an obvious solution. James is equally as troubling since he's a Day 3 rookie who will be just lucky to crack a rotation in 2025. Even Damone Clark, the forgotten fourth-year LB, could step into the mix and serve as the bridge to Overshown this season. It really is an open competition heading into training camp. Eberflus is considered a LB guru, so if anyone can find an optional solution for both the short and long term, it's probably him. But Overshown is going to miss significant time in 2025 and finding a starting quality bridge player is imperative. Luckily for the Cowboys they have a handful of quality options to test out this summer. You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans! This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: Cowboys will use summer to find bridge to injured LB Overshown
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
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Cowboys Fans Thrilled By Overshown Update on Thanksgiving Goal
DeMarvion Overshown plans to make a strong case to be named the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year in 2025 after suffering a devastating knee injury that ended his 2024 season. The fan-favorite Overshown tore the ACL, MCL, and PCL in his right knee and underwent surgery in December 2024 to repair the ligaments. Advertisement He has talked in general about being back at mid-season this year, but now fans are thrilled to hear of a more specific goal as he is targeting a potential return in November against the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. 'Oh yeah I'm active in this,' Overshown wrote in an Instagram post after Dallas' Thanksgiving Day game was announced. Across 13 games, Overshown recorded 90 tackles, five sacks, eight tackles for loss, one forced fumble, an interception, and a touchdown. His presence on the defensive side of the ball brings an added element of speed and violence that wreaks havoc against opposing offenses. If there's one thing we know about the personable University of Texas product Overshown, it's that the kid is resilient. Advertisement He suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a preseason game that caused him to miss his entire rookie season. Coming off that injury last season, he proved to everyone that he is one of the league's rising stars. ... and was hoping he might be a Comeback Award winner then. With renowned linebacker guru Matt Eberflus coordinating the defense, the Cowboys are hoping Overshown returns to the field better than ever. Overshown will join an exciting unit that features Micah Parsons, Osa Odighizuwa, and eventually Trevon Diggs, who is also recovering from knee surgery. Overshown, a native of Arp, Texas, is going back to his college number this season and will be wearing jersey No. 0. Earning the nickname 'Agent 0' at UT, he will look to showcase his elite level linebacker skills once again. ... Maybe in front of family and friends and fans on Thanksgiving. Related: Oddsmakers Hate the Dallas Cowboys in Game-By-Game Predictions Related: Kansas City at Cowboys on Thanksgiving Keys Mahomes Chiefs Schedule
