Why Dallas Cowboys are fearing the worst on injured Texas rookie LB DeMarvion Overshown

The worst thing that happened to the Cowboys on Saturday in their preseason game against the Seahawks was an injury to rookie third-round draft pick DeMarvion Overshown.

The former Texas linebacker has been a training camp sensation and had already secured roles as a special teams maven, the No. 1 linebacker and a turn a safety in place of Jayron Kearse when he plays linebacker in the big nickel defense.

Now, the Cowboys are crossing their fingers on Overshown’s health and availability after suffered a knee injury on the second drive of the game against the Seahawks.

Per a source, the Cowboys are fearing a torn ACL for Overshown. They still need to do a magnetic resonance imaging exam.

The Cowboys will have a final answer on Sunday.

“Hopefully the imaging points in the right direction,” McCarthy said. “He’s had an incredible camp. We talked about

him seems like almost ever other day. I just hope he’s okay.”

Overshown was doing Overshown things with three tackles on the first two drives to lead the team.

But on the final tackle when he showed his speed to get the sideline, limiting running back Zach Charbonnet to a 1-yard game after a reception, Overshown didn’t immediately get up.

After being looked by the trainers he walked off the field under his own power. But he was then carted to the locker room for further tests.

McCarthy acknowledged the Cowboys had big plans for Overshown after a strong off season and training camp.

“Absolutely. He was climbing. He was climbing the charts,” McCarthy said. “I mean, he showed up right away in the offseason program, just his ability to fly around. Really has excellent command for a young player, young linebacker. So just hopeful. See how (Sunday) goes.”