All the best to Leighton Vander Esch in life after football. Leighton Vander Esch has retired from football at just 28 years old. This untimely end to his playing career can’t help but make Cowboys fans think of Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, and other linebackers who saw their time cut short, or at least significantly hampered, by medical issues.
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler said he’s once again ready to prove himself after signing a two-year deal with Washington. “I’ve had everything to prove every single year,” Ekeler said, via ESPN’s John Keim.
The latest Dallas Cowboys offseason news. Leighton Vander Esch played all six of his NFL seasons with the Cowboys as their 2018 first-round pick. Vander
Monday was an emotional day for Cowboys fans as two longtime stars said goodbye. In this edition of News and Notes, we’ll share what Tyron Smith had to say as he officially signed his deal with the Jets.
Tuesday afternoon, former Boise State Bronco and current Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announced his medical retirement from football. Vander Esch was the #19 overall selection by Dallas in the 2018 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys lost one of their key linebackers this offseason: former first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch. Vander Esch has decided to retire from the NFL for health reasons.
The Dallas Cowboys said goodbye to former first-rounder Leighton Vander Esch on Monday after the linebacker announced his retirement due to medical reasons.
When an NFL player retires, it's usually a bittersweet moment. In Leighton Vander Esch's case, I'm sure he's trying to make the best of the situation but it's likely more bitter than sweet.
The Dallas Cowboys‘ defense has gotten a little thinner today. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, who has been with them for six seasons, announced that he is medically retiring from the NFL.
On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys fanbase reacted to the breaking news that a former first-round pick, former Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch, was retiring from the NFL due to health concerns. The announcement came days after the Cowboys released the All-Pro linebacker last week amid rumors of a pending retirement.
Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announced Monday that he is medically retiring from the NFL after six seasons. The team released the 28-year-old veteran on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a lingering neck injury.
The 28-year-old becomes the latest example of a player with plenty of good football left in him who was forced to retire with his long-term health in mind.
He finishes his career with 469 total tackles, 296 solo tackles and 3.5 sacks in 71 regular-season games. He had 47 combined tackles in five postseason contests.
Former Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch is reportedly retiring from the NFL following his release from the team last week, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.
According to Todd Archer, recently released Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch is announcing his retirement from the NFL today after six seasons with Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys continue to cut costs ahead of the 2024 season.
The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly informed former first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch that they are releasing him, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Vander Esch will have a failed physical designation.
If the Cowboys do decide to move on from him, they will save $2.14 million in cap space while taking a dead-money hit of $2.25 million.
Speculation this would wind up being the case increased in November when it was learned he would be out for the remainder of the campaign. The 28-year-old was diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis.
On Tuesday, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones refused to provide details about Leighton Vander Esch, who suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2023.
Dallas Cowboys front-office officials are in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine to check out the top prospects hoping to come off the board in April’s Draft.
If Jerry Jones is true to his word of being "all in" in 2024, then fans should expect the Dallas Cowboys to be among the spenders in free agency. After
The Cowboys have lost a key member of their defense for the rest of the season, and perhaps longer.
Months after re-signing with the team on a two-year deal, the veteran linebacker has run into another neck issue.
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.
Since red-zone troubles continue to perturb the Cowboys, Dallas is finding other ways to score.
Last spring, Leighton Vander Esch took a gamble on himself. He signed a one-year $2M contract to prove himself and boost his market value for the 2023 off-season.
First and foremost before I get into any details below, my thoughts and prayers are with Damar Hamlin and his family. It is hard to talk football right now with the unknown lingering.
The Cowboys will be without a key defender for Saturday’s crucial game against the Eagles, but their linebacking corps should be healthier in the near future.
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