The Latest Breaking News from Leighton Vander Esch

Best-in-West Single-Season CFB Tackling Leaders since 2005

Former California Bears linebacker Evan Weaver has the all-time most single-season total tackles in the West.

SuperWest Sports · Jan 12

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch Announces Retirement

The Dallas veteran suffered a severe neck injury in October against the 49ers.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2024

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones Addresses Potential Career-Ending Injury to Top Linebacker

The starting Dallas linebacker is facing a significant neck injury, according to team owner Jerry Jones.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2023

10 linebackers the Raiders could look to add in free agency

10 linebackers the #Raiders should consider adding in free agency

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 9, 2023

10 free agent fits that make sense for Patriots

10 free agent fits for the Patriots heading into the offseason.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023

One free agent from each team the Browns could target to improve their roster

Who could the Browns target around the league in free agency?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2023

Mac Engel: Leighton Vander Esch situation with the Cowboys 'the ugly' of the NFL

FORT WORTH, Texas — According to the classic children’s song, “The Skeleton Dance,” Leighton Vander Esch should be OK.

Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022

5 takeaways from Cowboys-Bengals: Brett Maher 2.0 seals win over defending AFC champs

ARLINGTON, Texas — Only one win separates a 1-1 record from an 0-2 one.

Tribune News Service · Sep 19, 2022

Cowboys Training Camp: Leighton Vander Esch Impresses

The linebacker returned motivated on a one-year deal. Plus, receivers are stepping up after injuries to Gallup and Washington.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9, 2022

‘You should be ashamed’: Vander Esch criticized after feeding wild bear in viral video

Former Boise State University football star Leighton Vander Esch is facing criticism online after posting a video of himself feeding a wild black bear while on a recent fishing trip in Idaho.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2022