Cowboys Players Fined After Loss to Cardinals

Overshown was fined $9,528 for a second-quarter hit on Cardinals running back Bam Knight. The NFL cited unnecessary roughness, saying Overshown used his helmet on the play. Knight suffered a concussion and was ruled out of Arizona’s next game against Seattle. No suspension was issued, and the reports said it was unclear whether Overshown would appeal the fine.

Dallas safety P.J. Locke received the largest fine, $19,444, for an overtime hit on running back Tyler Allgeier. The league also fined Cowboys linebacker Rashan Gary $17,911 for a fourth-quarter hit to the head or neck of Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew.

The three fines followed Dallas’s 33-30 overtime defeat at home, in which Minshew, playing in place of starter Jacoby Brissett, helped Arizona rally. The Cowboys had seven penalties for 45 yards in the game, while the Cardinals had nine for 77 yards. Dallas had been called for 60 penalties during the season, the 10th-highest total in the league.

The Cowboys are scheduled to visit the Indianapolis Colts for their next game. Overshown, who had a forced fumble against Arizona and eight tackles, was listed as questionable with a hamstring issue. He had returned from an injury that kept him out for five games.