The Dallas Cowboys got some positive injury news on Tuesday when they activated LB DeMarvion Overshown and CB Shavon Revel Jr. from the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) and NFI (Non-Football Injury) Reserves respectively.
Unfortunately, the corresponding move to open a roster spot was safety Juanyeh Thomas being added to Reserve/NFI himself. The move means Thomas will be forced to miss a minimum four games starting in Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Losing Thomas is a big blow to the Cowboys defense as he’s been considered a starter since Malik Hooker’s injury earlier in the year. Though the latter could return soon, Thomas was important depth at the position. Losing him should motivate the Cowboys to look for outside help and fortunately for them, there’s a clear free agent target for them to pursue.
Excluding Hooker—who remains on Injured Reserve as of today—the Cowboys are down to Donovan Wilson (who missed last game), Markquese Bell, and undrafted rookie Alijah Clark at safety. Any help would be welcome and in Diggs, Dallas would get a starting-caliber starter for a low price. It’s a no-brainer even with slim playoff hopes.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has shared his thoughts on the Tush Push and the many calls to ban the play ahead of his team’s highly anticipated matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Lions head to Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday to face the Super Bowl champions in what will be the latter’s second primetime game against NFC North opponents in less than a week, as they played the Green Bay Packers during the latest iteration “Monday Night Football.”
Campbell and his team will hope to secure a seventh win of the season, while the Eagles will look to earn their eighth victory in the upcoming “Sunday Night Football” affair.
The coach was asked whether he reckons Philly’s version of the quarterback sneak should be prohibited, and vehemently opposed a ban.
“I don’t want to take it out of the game,” he told reporters. “A team’s got a niche, they found something, they’re good at it, and it’s for everybody else to stop.
“It’s unique, it’s physical, and I, more than anything, don’t want to take anything else out of the game. I just want to leave the game alone.”
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently shared an opposing take.
“Only my opinion, but I think yes, it will be [banned],” Jones said in late October. “And it has to do with, while the merits of it have really been the merits of the play and the concerns have been addressed, you still see that it’s one that probably has enough criticism that it will come up again. I think it probably will come up for a vote.”
The Tush Push was expected to be outlawed heading into this season, but survived an owners’ vote following complaints regarding player safety.
It’s come under added scrutiny for false starts in 2025, as several replays have shown that offensive linemen are prone to move into the neutral zone prematurely.
The NFL has demanded improved officiating, specifically when it comes to the play, which suggests it might not receive as much support when owners meet to vote on changes next year.
The Detroit Lions are working toward a potential Super Bowl run in 2025. Detroit is riding high after a dominating win over the Washington Commanders in Week 10. However, they say that to be the man, you have to beat the man. In Week 11, the man comes around as the Lions take on the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football.
Star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has never played in Philadelphia. He has faced the Eagles once in his career. As a matter of fact, that game was his NFL debut, a loss at home to Philadelphia. Hitting the road for this matchup, Detroit’s defensive star cannot wait to experience the atmosphere in the City of Brotherly Love.
“You get in those college football-esque games that really bring that love of the game back. Not that it’s ever gone. But like, you’re out there, you’re 18 years old, you’re in college. Fans are screaming, people care about the tradition. That, to me, it really invigorates my soul,” Hutchinson said, via Lions beat reporter Eric Woodyard.
The Lions have had some stumbles this year, especially on offense. However, they hope those offensive woes are now behind them. Head coach Dan Campbell took over playcalling last week against Washington. And the Lions proceeded to score 44 points, their most since Week 2 against the Chicago Bears.
Meanwhile, the defending champion Eagles are also experiencing some issues offensively of their own. Jalen Hurts and company have won each of their last three games. However, they have the 10th fewest yards per game on offense this year. They managed just 10 points in an ugly 10-7 win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday.
Despite any struggles, this is still a matchup of potential Super Bowl contenders. There’s a non-zero chance this could be a preview of the NFC Championship Game. Hutchinson certainly is not the only one looking forward to Sunday night’s contest.