The Cowboys’ defense is taking some serious hits, with linebacker DeMarvion Overshown now listed as questionable for their Sunday night matchup against the Packers. But honestly, “questionable” feels like a soft sell after what head coach Brian Schottenheimer dropped on Friday, calling Overshown a “long shot” to even see the field.
Overshown’s Hamstring Is a Major Problem for Dallas
This isn’t just a minor ding for Overshown, either. We’re talking about a hamstring injury that, if he sits this one out, will mark his fifth straight missed game. That’s a huge chunk of the early season for a guy they need on the field, and it sounds like this hamstring issue is just not letting up. You’ve got to wonder what’s going on with his recovery if he’s still a “long shot” after this much time. That kind of ongoing injury can really mess with a team’s defensive rhythm.
Joey Porter Jr. Also Dealing With Injuries and Absence
It’s not just Overshown, though. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is also on the questionable list, nursing an ankle injury. And let’s not forget, he just missed last Thursday’s loss to Tampa because he was sick. He was limited in practice on Friday, which doesn’t exactly scream “ready to dominate.” Losing your starting cornerbacks, or having them less than 100%, can completely torch your pass defense, especially against a team that can throw the ball.
The injury report keeps piling up for Dallas. They’ve already ruled out cornerback Cobie Durant and offensive tackle Drew Shelton, both battling hamstring issues. Plus, defensive tackle L.T. Overton (foot) and cornerback Ameer Speed (knee) are also questionable. It’s a real challenge for Brian Schottenheimer to field a full-strength lineup when so many key guys are banged up. For their Sunday night game against the Packers, the Cowboys are gonna need some serious depth to step up and try to fill these big holes on both sides of the ball. This is definitely going to test their resolve early in the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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