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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

Fantasy football IDP free-agent report: Week 1

Check your waiver wire for these IDP options ahead of Week 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 5, 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

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

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

Report: Cowboys, Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch Agree to One-Year Deal

The Pro Bowl linebacker is staying in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2022