LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH NEWS

How will Cowboys adjust to DeMarvion Overshown's injury? Scheme may provide answers

Promising rookie LB DeMarvion Overshown tore an ACL in the Cowboys' second preseason game. Dallas is thin at the position — but their scheme...

AUGUST 21, 2023

Leighton Vander Esch: Play Some Real Football Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch shares his excitement to be practicing in pads again, what it takes to be an elite defense and more.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Vander Esch on Dan Quinn: 'DQ Is Special!' Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has high praise for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, noting how the coach helped him improve...

JULY 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys training camp preview: Can young LBs step up; which O-linemen play where?

Cowboys training camp has begun. We go through the biggest stories to watch, from playing time among young linebackers and running backs to...

JULY 26, 2023

Cowboys positional group rankings: Defense leads the way; where are they weak?

Where are the Cowboys strongest and weakest? We ranked 12 positional groups, with Micah Parsons and the edge rushers leading the way.

JUNE 20, 2023

Cowboys Crush Home Runs, Derby Raises $117K For Charity Leighton Vander Esch hit 10 home runs to raise major charity dollars and repeat as the derby champion.

MAY 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Another Vander Esch plays football in Arlington, and he eyes a shot at the NFL Caleb Vander Esch is the cousin of Dallas Cowboys’ LB Leighton Vander Esch, and he’s also a pro football player

APRIL 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Cowboys had a busy week. Where do they still need help?

The Cowboys added Stephon Gilmore and Brandin Cooks while re-signing Leighton Vander Esch and Donovan Wilson. What else do they need, exactl...

MARCH 20, 2023

Cowboys complete key objective by securing returns of Leighton Vander Esch, Donovan Wilson The Cowboys retained their top internal free agents this offseason by agreeing to terms with 2022 leading tackler safety Donovan Wilson and...

MARCH 15, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Report: Cowboys Re-Signing LB Leighton Vander Esch Vander Esch has spent his entire pro career with Dallas.

MARCH 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys keep addressing defense, agree to 2-year deal with LB Leighton Vander Esch If the Cowboys had lost Leigton Vander Esch in free agency, there would have been a significant void left at linebacker.

MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Staying in Dallas Vander Esch is set to re-sign a two-year deal with $11 million with the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Vander Esch missed three games last year and 17 games over the past four seasons, but he's been a strong run defender for the Cowboys. Although he's never come close to matching the 140 tackles he had as a rookie, the 90 stops he posted in 2022 represented the second-best season of his career. Going into his age-27 season, he'll remain an anchor for the team at middle linebacker.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Cowboys go big in free agency after freeing up chunk of cap space?

After restructuring the contracts of Dak Prescott and Zack Martin on Friday, will Dallas be aggressive in the market? History says no.

MARCH 10, 2023

Cowboys Free Agency: Not Signing Leighton Vander Esch & Donovan Wilson? Dallas Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch and Donovan Wilson are both set to be free agents; is the franchise doing enough to secure the pair’s fu...

MARCH 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys Free Agency: Not Signing Leighton Vander Esch & Donovan Wilson? Dallas Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch and Donovan Wilson are both set to be free agents; is the franchise doing enough to secure the pair’s fu...

MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys approach free agency with plenty of noise — but stability in mind

The Cowboys have thoroughly earned their reputation for the absurd, and the offseason is long. But as of right now, Dallas seems focused on...

MARCH 8, 2023

Do the Cowboys have enough depth to replace Leighton Vander Esch? The Cowboys likely don’t have enough depth to digest the loss of both Leighton Vander Esch and Anthony Barr this off-season. | From @ReidDHa...

MARCH 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Dak Prescott's contract situation highlights Cowboys' offseason storylines

David Helman breaks down several important items on Dallas' to-do list that may get addressed in the next few weeks.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Cowboys Free Agency: Leighton Vander Esch a Priority? Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch signed a one-year, $2 million “prove it” deal last offseason, and the five-year pro now enters 2023...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Puts together strong campaign Vander Esch recorded 90 tackles (54 solo), including one sack, with one pass defended and one forced fumble over 14 regular-season games in 2022.

Impact The 26-year-old linebacker once again dealt with some neck issues, missing the final three games of the regular season due to a pinched nerve, but he returned for the playoffs and racked up 20 tackles across the Cowboys' two postseason contests. The late absences cost Vander Esch a chance to hit triple-digit tackles for the second time in his career, but it still was a good season overall. After playing 2022 under a one-year, $2 million prove-it deal, Vander Esch may have done enough to earn a bigger payday this offseason, whether from Dallas or another team.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dalton Schultz, Leighton Vander Esch, others headline 2023 Cowboys free agents It’s on to the 2023 season. The Dallas Cowboys fell to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night in the NFC divisional round, marking the end...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Why does Leighton Vander Esch wear a neck brace? How Cowboys star plays in the NFL with spinal stenosis Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is playing with extra protection during Dallas' playoff run.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Can Cowboys' inconsistency be a weapon against 49ers?

The Cowboys' unpredictable nature might actually be the thing that works in their favor this weekend against the 49ers' juggernaut.

JANUARY 20, 2023

Cowboys 'Disrespect!' Micah on What Vander Esch is 'Owed' The contract of Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is up after the season. Micah Parsons touts his running mate as a keeper.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cowboys 'Disrespect!' Micah on What Vander Esch is 'Owed' The contract of Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is up after the season. Micah Parsons touts his running mate as a keeper.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM