The Cowboys got the news they feared: rookie linebacker DeMarvion overlay he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
According to multiple reports, an MRI of Overshown’s knee confirmed the bad news on Sunday.
The third-round pick was injured on an outfield tackle by Seahawks running backwards Zach Charbonnet in the first trimester. He was taken off the touchline.
“Has been an incredible campcoach Mike McCarthy said after the 22-14 loss at Seattle, via ESPN’s Todd Archer. “It seems like we talk about him every other day.”
The Cowboys now have little depth at linebacker with Damon Clark starting next to leighton vander esch. Jabril Cox and Devin Harper he’ll either have to play bigger roles or the Cowboys will have to look to veterans for help.
The Cowboys also lost rookie tight end John Stephens Jr. to a torn left ACL in the second preseason game. Stephens was in the running for a spot on the roster.