Cowboys Training Camp Hit by Injuries: Trevon Diggs & DeMarvion Overshown Start on PUP List

As the Dallas Cowboys kicked off training camp in Oxnard, two key defenders—star cornerback Trevon Diggs and promising linebacker DeMarvion Overshown—were officially placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. The team’s depth in the secondary and linebacker corps will be put to the test right from day one.

On July 21, the Cowboys confirmed both Diggs and Overshown, along with CB Josh Butler, would be sidelined as camp begins. Diggs is rehabbing a torn ACL from last season, while Overshown continues his recovery from a similar knee injury suffered in 2023’s preseason. Per NFL rules, players on the active/PUP list can return to practice once medically cleared, but they cannot participate in on-field drills until then.

For Dallas, this news stings. Trevon Diggs—an All-Pro talent and the anchor of the Cowboys’ secondary—remains critical to the team’s Super Bowl aspirations. His absence forces young, untested corners to step up immediately. Overshown, drafted for his athleticism and upside, was expected to play a major role at linebacker in 2025.

The challenge: maintain intensity and performance on defense without two of its most promising pieces. Coaches now get an early look at roster depth, while veterans and rookies alike must rise to the occasion.

Head Coach Brian Schottenheimer said:
“Both Trevon and DeMarvion are working hard to return. Our training staff is doing everything possible, and we have confidence in the next men up.”

Diggs suffered his season-ending injury during a routine practice in 2024, shaking the defense’s identity. Overshown, a third-round pick in 2023, was sidelined before his rookie campaign began. Both have spent months rehabbing and were expected to compete for major roles in Dan Quinn’s defense last year. The PUP designation allows both to return at any point during camp once cleared by medical staff.

Dallas opens camp facing adversity, but the team’s response will define its early-season narrative. As Diggs and Overshown fight to return, the spotlight now turns to young corners and linebackers aiming to seize their moment.
How will the Cowboys’ defense respond? Fans, drop your thoughts and predictions below as Oxnard camp heats up!