DeMarvion Overshown didn’t know inactive players couldn’t celebrate on the field

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was penalized during Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because he celebrated on the field despite being inactive, according to NBC Sports. Overshown said he did not know inactive players were not allowed to celebrate on the field. The Cowboys won the game 27-23, with Caleb Downs recording a game-sealing interception, according to the Dallas Cowboys official site.

The penalty was part of a broader discipline problem for Dallas. The Cowboys had 14 penalties called on them Sunday against the Colts for 153 yards, the Cowboys official site reported. Coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed his frustration with the team's penalty struggles on Monday, saying it "wasn't good enough." The Cowboys lead the league in penalty yards, according to the team's own coverage.

Quarterback Dak Prescott lashed out at Overshown after the penalty, according to Yahoo Sports and Sports Illustrated. Prescott called out Overshown for what the outlets described as a foolish penalty.

Overshown owns up to the mistake and called it a lesson learned, according to the Cowboys official site. He said he will continue to be passionate and celebrate with his teammates, but vows to do it the right way. He apologized again for his penalty, calling it a learning moment for himself.

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones addressed the penalty and the team's culture on 105.3 The Fan on the day of the NFL trade deadline, according to the Cowboys official site. Jones said he is not expecting Dallas to make a significant trade, "but don't count it out." Dallas News framed the penalty as emblematic of the Cowboys' culture and reported on Jones's response.

The Cowboys are preparing for a Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, which the Cowboys official site describes as the biggest test of the 2026 season and a great opportunity to stack wins for the first time this season against a quality opponent.