LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH NEWS

Former Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announces retirement

Former Cowboys All-Pro linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has announced his retirement from the NFL.

MARCH 18, 2024

Cowboys release LB Leighton Vander Esch, WR Michael Gallup The Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup on Friday.The Cowboys said Vander Esch was released...

MARCH 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys release linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys have released linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup

MARCH 15, 2024

Cowboys reportedly release WR Michael Gallup, LB Leighton Vander Esch

Dallas is releasing wide receiver Michael Gallup and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, saving millions in salary cap space.

MARCH 15, 2024

Cut by Dallas The Cowboys released Vander Esch (neck) with a failed physical designation Friday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 2018 first-round pick missed the final 12 games of the Cowboys' season in 2023 due to a neck issue, and he's now been cut loose with a failed physical designation. Vander Esch has missed three-plus games in four of his six years in the NFL, appearing in 71 of Dallas' 99 games during that span. The 28-year-old linebacker is now free to sign with another team once he moves past his neck injury.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys react to Leighton Vander Esch being out for season After news broke earlier this week of Leighton Vander Esch being done for the season, players from the Cowboys gave their reactions in Wedne...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Leighton Vander Esch out for season. Jerry Jones weighs in on linebacker's future. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed that Leighton Vander Esch, who hasn't played since Week 6, will not return this season. Will he retire?

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

What Leighton Vander Esch already has is painful. Football might be worth the trade. Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch may need another neck surgery to address spinal stenosis, which is miserable.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch is out for the season with a neck injury Vander Esch has a history of neck injuries and has undergone fusion surgery in the past. The latest injury could be career-threatening.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch out for season, Jerry Jones concerned career is in doubt

The Cowboys will be without one of their best defensive players for the rest of 2023 as Leighton Vander Esch's neck injury will sideline him...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch out for season October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) warms up before the game against the San...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Leighton Vander Esch to miss the rest of 2023 season The Cowboys were hopeful Leighton Vander Esch could potentially return this year from a neck injury but now he will miss the rest of the sea...

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Return not imminent Vander Esch (neck) remains without a concrete timeline for a potential return from injured reserve, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact The only certainty regarding Vander Esch and a potential return is that it will not occur within the next couple weeks. He has a history of neck issues and sustained another one in Week 5 against the 49ers, so it is not surprising to see the Cowboys err on the side of caution here. Thus, Damone Clark will continue to fill in on the edge opposite Micah Parsons for the foreseeable future.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys need the old, aggressive Jerry Jones, not an owner 'lying in wait' for trades

The Cowboys need to be an aggressive team at the NFL trading deadline, but Jerry Jones is seemingly content to let deals come to him.

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Eight trade candidates to fill Cowboys’ biggest need: WR2 to help CeeDee Lamb

The Cowboys are expected to be active at the NFL trading deadline, and what they need most is a No. 2 receiver. Here are the top options.

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Placed on injured reserve The Cowboys placed Vander Esch (neck) on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Vander Esch has a history of neck issues and sustained yet another such injury in Week 5 against San Francisco. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games and won't be eligible to return until Week 11 against the Panthers. Rashaan Evans was added to the practice squad recently give the Cowboys some experienced depth at the position.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch likely headed to IR October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) leaves the game after an injury during th...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys will reportedly place LB Leighton Vander Esch on IR due to neck injury

The Cowboys plan to place Leighton Vander Esch on injured reserve after he suffered a neck injury in Dallas' 42-10 loss to the 49ers on Sund...

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch could be headed to IR following neck injury vs. 49ers Head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Monday that starting linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is a candidate to be put on injured reserve fol...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch injures neck vs. 49ers Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) calls a defensive play in the third quarter against...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Leighton Vander Esch Flies in for TFL on McCaffrey Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch flies downhill for a tackle for a loss on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffre...

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Dante Fowler Strip Sack, Leighton Vander Esch Scores Defensive end Dante Fowler strips New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch recovers it for a touchdown...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Dante Fowler strips Mac Jones and Leighton Vander Esch recovers it for TD Defensive end Dante Fowler strips New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch recovers it for a touchdown...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NFL.COM