LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH NEWS

Report: Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has a fractured collarbone, IR coming The Cowboys starting middle linebacker is going to miss some time.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

Expected to land on IR Vander Esch fractured his collarbone in Sunday's loss to the Rams and is expected to land on IR but should return later this season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2020 IR rules would allow Vander Esch to return as early as Week 5 against the Giants if he's healthy enough to suit up by then. Expect the 2018 first-rounder to be officially placed on IR in the coming days, with a clarification on his timetable likely accompanying that move.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rams open SoFi Stadium in style with 20-17 win over Cowboys

The Los Angeles Rams opened SoFi Stadium with a 20-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out with collarbone injury Vander Esch (collarbone) has been ruled out of the remainder of Sunday's game against the Rams, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vander Esch has been replaced by Joe Thomas at middle linebacker. Given Vander Esch's history of neck injuries, this is a worrisome sign for the 24-year-old linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leighton Vander Esch will not to return to Cowboys-Rams game There was plenty of chatter during training camp that Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch had felt better than ever, though that...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Hurts collarbone in opener Vander Esch sustained a collarbone injury in the first half of Sunday's game against the Rams and his return is questionable, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Vander Esch has a history of neck injuries, so it's unfortunate to see him banged up in that region again. The linebacker will hope to get back to this game, but if he doesn't return, his next chance to play would come against Atlanta in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Cowboys' Collins, Lee headed to IR, should return

A person with knowledge of the decision says the Dallas Cowboys intend to put right tackle La'el Collins and linebacker Sean Lee on injured reserve with a plan for both to return

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mailbag: The Return Of Leighton Vander Esch How has Leighton Vander Esch looked in training camp and do you think the move to middle linebacker will make a big difference, or are we re...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

McCarthy embraces title talk in disrupted debut with Cowboys

Mike McCarthy isn't shying away from Super Bowl talk in his first season as coach of the Cowboys

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run

Mike McCarthy is making his debut as coach of the Dallas Cowboys a decade after leading Green Bay to a Super Bowl title

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leighton Vander Esch is not playing around this year, and that’s good news for the Cowboys The Cowboys "new" middle linebacker is large and in charge.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

Cowboys News: Leighton Vander Esch Feels 'Amazing' After Surgery on Neck Injury Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch was on his way to a second consecutive Pro Bowl nod last season before a nerve issue in his n...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Cowboys’ Leighton Vander Esch gives encouraging update on his health Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch sounds like he's good to go for the 2020 season after battling an injury-plagued 2019. Almost...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Moving to middle linebacker Vander Esch expects to move to middle linebacker for the 2020 season, pushing Jaylon Smith to the weak side, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports

Impact Vander Esch had no problem racking up tackles from the WILL linebacker spot in his first two pro seasons, totaling 212 in 25 games before a neck injury ended his campaign last fall. He eventually underwent surgery in January to address nerve issues in his neck and spoke about his rehab Thursday. Calling himself fully recovered, he told Todd Archer of ESPN.com, "I'm back better than I was with my strength before I got hurt. I feel amazing. Just excited." Vander Esch will look to keep up the pace on the tackle front as he works under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy football IDP targets from the NFC East: Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch, Blake Martinez and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Breaking down the top fantasy football IDP options from the NFC East, including Dallas Cowboys' Jaylon Smith and New York Giants' Blake Mart...

JULY 29, 2020 • PFF.COM

2020 is in many ways a defining season for Leighton Vander Esch Howl about that?

JULY 8, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

NFL.com predicts the Dallas Cowboys team MVP in 2020 to be Leighton Vander Esch This is a bold prediction about the Cowboys linebacker, Leighton Vander Esch.

JUNE 19, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

Cowboys News: Leighton Vander Esch injury update & backups who need to play The latest news on Dak Prescott, Leighton Vander Esch, offensive line and more.

MAY 19, 2020 • BLOGGINGTHEBOYS.COM

Leighton Vander Esch feeling “wonderful” after neck surgery Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch had neck surgery after the 2019 season and initial word from the team was that they expected him to...

MAY 18, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

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