Mike Moraitis· Nov 8, 2026
Moraitis predicts that DeMarvion Overshown, a pending 2027 free agent, will not land the lucrative, long-term contract he is seeking after another injury-plagued season.
“Chances are he isn't going to get the lucrative, long-term deal he'll be seeking after failing to shed the injury-prone label in 2026.”
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- Contract CallsDeMarvion OvershownNov 8, 2026
DeMarvion Overshown to play out his deal with no new contract
“This was an especially crucial season for Overshown because he is set to be a free agent in 2027. Chances are he isn't going to get the lucrative, long-term deal he'll be seeking after failing to shed the injury-prone label in 2026.”
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