Spinal issues have forced the Cowboys to release Leighton Vander Esch. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker was a respected, intense and cerebral team leader.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch walks off the Levi’s Stadium field with a season ending injury in Santa Clara, California, October 8, 2023. The Cowboys were facing the San Francisco 49ers.Cowboys also released LB Leighton Vander Esch with a failed physical designation. Given his medical situation, the team has prepared for months to be without Vander Esch in 2024. Newly signed Eric Kendricks projects as starting Mike linebacker.
An increased risk of being one play away from retirement dampened his 2022 and 2023 free-agency market, returning to the Cowboys each time. The feared final play came when Vander Esch stumbled slightly before 49ers left tackle Trent Williams engaged him on a run block. Williams pushed him from behind, and Vander Esch fell head first into hybrid defensive end Micah Parsons.Later in the season, an emotional Vander Esch addressed the team in a meeting.
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