DeMarvion Overshown is looking for redemption after drawing a puzzling unsportsmanlike penalty during the Dallas Cowboys' Week 9 win versus the Indianapolis Colts, and it appears he will get the chance to earn it this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 2023 third-round draft pick is trending toward playing after posting full practice participation on Thursday, via Clarence Hill Jr.
The Cowboys have a lengthy injury report, but it might get a little lighter come Friday. Overshown has dealt with hamstring and back injuries throughout the 2026 campaign and was inactive for the Colts game. That did not stop him from celebrating a big fumble recovery with his teammates on the field, a rule violation that cost Dallas 15 yards. The 26-year-old linebacker accepted responsibility for the mistake, but he probably still feels inclined to make a grand gesture on the gridiron.
Forcing a turnover of his own or getting a big stop would probably suffice. Overshown has one interception, one forced fumble, 20 combined tackles and two passes defended in three games played. He is in the final year of his contract and is therefore running out of time to drive up his market value and wow executives. An impactful performance versus the 49ers, one of the current favorites to win Super Bowl 61, would surely help his cause.
And it would breathe new life into the unsteady Cowboys. Dallas (4-5) can apply pressure to the New York Giants and pull within one game of first place in the NFC East. When in uniform, DeMarvion Overshown can be a positive presence for a run defense that is surrendering an NFC-worst 147.4 yards per week. Barring an unforeseen setback, he will line up opposite the 49ers (7-1) inside AT&T Stadium.
The action will kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET.