DeMarvion Overshown didn't know inactive players couldn't celebrate on the field
The Cowboys had 14 accepted penalties for 153 yards in the 27-23 win over the Colts.
During the Cowboys' 27-23 win against the Colts, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who was inactive and dressed in street clothes, celebrated after Quinnen Williams forced a fumble from Jonathan Taylor. This celebration occurred on the field, leading to a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. Referee Clay Martin stated, "After the play, unsportsmanlike conduct by Dallas.
We have non-uniformed player in blue sweats and a stocking cap come onto the field to celebrate. That's a 15-yard penalty." Overshown later apologized to head coach Brian Schottenheimer and his teammates, admitting it was an impulsive decision made in the heat of the moment. He explained that he had previously stated the defense aimed to celebrate more takeaways, but in the critical fourth quarter, a 15-yard penalty was undesired.
Overshown asserted he did not know the rule until linebacker Dee Winters corrected him, questioning why he was unaware despite the rule being known to his teammates. While defending Schottenheimer, Overshown emphasized he accepted the consequences, stating it was not an indictment on him but rather a lesson learned.
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