The Dallas Cowboys just got the unfortunate news that LB DeMarvion Overshown and TE John Stephens suffered torn ACLs in their preseason loss to Seattle. How could these injuries, plus a couple of others, affect the team’s decisions as it finalizes the 53-man roster for the regular season?
We have to start with Overshown, the third-round pick who was already looking ready to contribute as a rookie. While Leighton Vander Esch and Damone Clark were still your top two of the off-ball linebackers, Overshown had quickly established that he was worthy of snaps and already leapfrogging Jabril Cox on the depth chart.