NFL to make punishment decision after Jaxson Dart incident in Giants-Cowboys game
The Big Lead • • sports
Key Points:
- Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was flagged for unnecessary roughness after hitting New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart as he was going out of bounds during an NFC East game.
- The NFL will review the play to determine if the hit was a late hit or if Dart was considered a defenseless player at the time, which affects the severity of the penalty.
- A first-offense late hit carries a fine of $11,941, while hitting a defenseless player results in a higher fine of $17,911 under the NFL’s 2026 schedule.
- The league has not yet announced a punishment, and Overshown will await the official ruling and potential fine, with the option to appeal the decision.
