Cowboys Activate 21-Day Window for Beebe, Overshown, and Revel Ahead of Week 8
The Cowboys are regaining strength with three important players returning to practice this week, a move that could reshape the roster as Dallas prepares for the season’s second half.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer used his first press conference following his team's dismantling of an undermmaned Washington team to pile on some hopium for the fanbase. It appears that the Dallas Cowboys are welcoming back key reinforcements sooner rather than later, as the club tries to turn the corner on an injury-riddled first half of the season.
Dallas will be opening the 21-day practice windows for center Cooper Beebe, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, and rookie cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. this week.
The move allows the team to evaluate each player’s progress as they work their way back from injury and decide whether to return them to the 53-man roster within the next three weeks.
Under league rules, the 21-day window functions as a trial period. During this time, players on injured reserve can practice without counting against the active roster. If not activated within that span, they must remain on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.
Overshown has been sidelined since December 2024 after tearing his ACL, PCL, and LCL. Before his injury, the second-year linebacker made an immediate impact with 90 tackles, five sacks, and a pick-six in his first 13 games. According to executive vice president Stephen Jones, the team expects him to need the full three weeks before returning to action, but is encouraged by his progress.
Coach Schottenheimer said he is excited to see all three players back on the field. “All the guys have worked so hard to get back that I’m excited to get them out there, but we’ll be smart and we’ll ramp them up and see how they do.”
Starting center Cooper Beebe, who suffered a lateral foot sprain and high ankle sprain in Week 2 against the Giants, has missed five games so far. Veteran Brock Hoffman has filled in reliably during Beebe’s absence, giving the Cowboys flexibility to ease Beebe back into the lineup.
Third-round rookie Shavon Revel Jr. is taking the practice field for the first time since being drafted. The East Carolina product missed his senior season with a torn ACL but has made steady progress in his recovery.
Schottenheimer added that Revel will likely get scout team reps this week as part of the ramp-up process. "Over the last couple weeks working with Britt, you've seen the confidence in the change of direction in the things that he's doing, which now makes us very comfortable opening his window and letting him go out there and play football... it'll be mostly scout team stuff probably this week and let him run around and chase CeeDee [Lamb] and George [Pickens]... and see how he does."
He also praised Revel’s perseverance through the recovery process, saying, “You don’t understand what these guys have to go through when you’re injured and you have to come back… the mental toughness that it takes to overcome those things.”
If all goes as planned, Overshown and Revel could make their season debuts when the Cowboys face the Las Vegas Raiders on November 17, giving Dallas a mid-season boost on both sides of the ball.
Cowboys Have Reached out to Raiders About Bombshell Trade: Report
The Las Vegas Raiders are heading in the wrong direction, and it’s clear that they are far away from being contenders. Many believe that this will lead to the franchise embracing a total rebuild.
If that’s the case, that means some key veterans could be available ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline. The Raiders’ most valuable asset is star pass rusher Maxx Crosby. He’s been the team’s best player for years, but hasn’t been shy about his frustration with their losing ways.
The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the surprises of the NFL this season. Many thought they’d be among the league’s worst teams after they hired Brian Schottenheimer as head coach and traded away star pass rusher Micah Parsons.
However, the team is 3-3-1 and has the No. 1 offense in the NFL right now. The problem facing them is that their defense is among the worst in the league. Now that it’s clear that the Cowboys’ offense is good enough to compete in the playoffs, they may be reevaluating whether or not they want to go all in this season.
According to longtime NFL analyst Trey Wingo, the Cowboys have reached out to the Raiders about possibly trading for Crosby.
How Much Is Crosby Worth in a Trade?
The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark. Some would argue that Crosby is a better overall player than Parsons due to how he affects the run game, but he’s slightly older.
Regardless, the Raiders are going to want a similar haul to what the Cowboys got. Plus, Dallas wouldn’t have to give Crosby a new contract.
The baseline for a trade has to be two first-round picks. Crosby is 28 years old, a team leader and a relentless worker. He might be the best run-defending defensive end in the NFL, while also being an elite pass rusher. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones cited run defense as a reason they traded Parsons away, but that wouldn’t be a problem for Crosby. It’s possible that the Raiders could ask for even more than what Dallas got for Parsons.
Would Raiders Actually Trade Crosby?
Crosby is the heart and soul of the Raiders. Outside of left tackle Kolton Miller, he’s been with the team longer than any other player.
He’s the face of the franchise and the favorite player in the fan base. However, many fans have accepted that it’s probably best for him to go elsewhere if he wants to win. Right now, the Cowboys are clearly a better team than Las Vegas, despite only having one more win.
Now, the Pete Carroll factor is impossible to ignore. He’s already the oldest head coach in NFL history. Even if it’s a rebuild, he’s going to push for a quick turnaround. Getting rid of your best player is going to make a turnaround take a lot longer.
If the Raiders traded Crosby, that would be an obvious front office decision and could be bad news for the coach’s long-term prospects. It seems more likely the team would wait until the offseason to make such a big move.
