Cowboys Anticipate Overshown Back, Open Liufau Window
Dallas expects linebacker DeMarvion Overshown to return in Week 7 after a hamstring injury kept him out five games. The team also opened Marist Liufau’s practice window as he works back from a broken forearm. Meanwhile, Dee Winters is set to miss time with an Achilles strain.
Dallas sits at 2-4, and its defense ranks 30th in scoring and 31st in EPA per play. DeMarvion Overshown is expected to return in Week 7 after a hamstring injury suffered in the opener forced a five-game absence. He has missed 37 career games, including ACL-related setbacks.
Marist Liufau’s practice window opened Thursday; the 2024 third-round pick was designated for return Aug. 30 and has been converting from inside to outside linebacker after a broken forearm. Dee Winters, who started all six games, has an Achilles strain and is expected to miss time.
The Cowboys’ injury updates could affect fans, fantasy players, and the team’s competitive standing in a struggling division. Overshown’s return may improve Dallas’s defensive outlook and his own free-agent case, while Liufau’s progress and Winters’s absence could alter lineup choices. Local businesses and broadcasters may see modest shifts in engagement around Cowboys games, though the broader social effect is likely limited.