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Leighton Vander Esch

Leighton Vander Esch looks on

Ex-Cowboys Pro Bowler retires for medical reasons

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is retiring. Vander Esch, who was released by the Cowboys last week, announced his retirement on Monday. The 28-year-old said a neck injury he suffered last season led him to the decision. …

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Cowboys decide to cut 2 significant players

The Dallas Cowboys continue to cut costs ahead of the 2024 season. The Cowboys on Friday informed both Michael Gallup and Leighton Vander Esch that they are being released. According to Cowboys reporter Todd Archer, Vander Esch is being released with …

Leighton Vander Esch injury

Leighton Vander Esch set to miss extended time with neck injury

The Dallas Cowboys were embarrassed by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but the news did not get any better for the team a day later. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will likely be placed on injured …

Leighton Vander Esch had his jersey misspelled

Look: Leighton Vander Esch had major wardrobe mishap against Niners

The Dallas Cowboys came out a bit slow in their Wild Card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and there were questions about whether they were adequately prepared. Their equipment staff apparently was not. Cowboys linebacker …

Leighton Vander Esch

Leighton Vander Esch not expected to have 5th-year option picked up

The 2021 NFL season could be a contract year for Leighton Vander Esch. Monday at 3:00 PM ET is the deadline for teams to exercise 5th-year contract options on players. The Dallas Cowboys are not expected to exercise their option on Vander Esch, …

Leighton Vander Esch

Leighton Vander Esch slams anonymous critics of Cowboys’ coaches

One Dallas Cowboys player is not at all happy with teammates who are offering anonymous criticism of the team’s coaching staff. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch did not hide his displeasure when it came to recent quotes from anonymous players …

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Report: Leighton Vander Esch out 6-8 weeks with broken collarbone

The Dallas Cowboys could be without linebacker Leighton Vander Esch for as long as two months after his injury in Week 1. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Vander Esch suffered a clean break of the collarbone Sunday night against the Rams, …

Leighton Vander Esch to undergo neck procedure, should be cleared by training camp

Leighton Vander Esch had his 2019 season cut short by a neck injury that has led to some concerns about his playing career, but the Dallas Cowboys linebacker is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing a procedure. Vander Esch is expected to …

Leighton Vander Esch

Leighton Vander Esch has herniated disk, will likely return this season

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett made some concerning remarks about the health of Leighton Vander Esch on Friday, but the star linebacker is not in danger of missing the remainder of the season or worse. Vander Esch has been dealing with a …

Leighton Vander Esch

Jason Garrett makes concerning remark about Leighton Vander Esch’s neck injury

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has been battling a neck injury this season that will once again keep him out on Sunday. Jason Garrett tried to downplay the injury while speaking with the media about it on Friday, but one comment the …

Leighton Vander Esch says he is ‘good’ despite neck injury

Leighton Vander Esch left Sunday night’s Dallas Cowboys-Philadelphia Eagles game with a neck injury but says he is “good.” Vander Esch got hurt in the second quarter of the game while tackling Dallas Goedert. He went into the …

Leighton Vander Esch heads to medical tent with neck injury after making tackle

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch headed into the medical tent for examination after suffering a neck injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Vander Esch helped tackle Dallas Goedert after a …

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10 NFL players who exceeded expectations in 2018

The NFL has been somewhat predictable over the past several seasons, but that changed in a significant way in 2018. In fact, this season felt like a new era had been ushered in, which can be cemented if the Kansas City Chiefs defeat Tom Brady and the …

Leighton Vander Esch

Leighton Vander Esch suffers leg injury against Giants

The last thing the Dallas Cowboys wanted to see happen in Week 17 was any of their key players get injured. They had to hold their breaths on Sunday when Leighton Vander Esch went down. The rookie linebacker got hurt on a drive in the second half. He …

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