Leighton Vander Esch

Many viewers of this afternoon’s game in San Francisco will think the Dallas Cowboys will be playing for revenge against the 49ers. After all,

Dallas could have the best, or worst, NFC East LB corps

11 months ago

In yesterday’s post about the Cowboys’ defensive line I offered the option of moving Micah Parsons to a full-time linebacker in 2024. The primary

Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

Former Cowboys 1st round pick announces retirement

1 year ago

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

Cowboys release Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch on Friday

1 year ago

by Shane Taylor

Those close to the Dallas Cowboys said the team released both Michael Gallup and Leighton Vander Esch on Friday afternoon. Both moves had been

Leighton Vander Esch Already Proving to be Cowboys' Best Linebacker?

A new starter will rise at middle linebacker for Dallas in 2024

1 year ago

2024 Roster Review: Starting Linebackers – Part 13 of 17. Click here to view all articles in this series. For the first four games

Don't rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

3 ways the Cowboys can improve at linebacker in 2024

1 year ago

by Mark Heaney

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2024, improving at linebacker has to be one of the top priorities of the offseason. Linebacker has been

Stocking the Cowboys’ linebacker room is a priority this offseason

1 year ago

While we wait for Dan Quinn to either pack his bags for D.C. or get ready for next year as our defensive coordinator we

Dallas Cowboys Good, Bad, and Ugly From Week 16 Against Philadelphia 1

5 Players The Cowboys Should Move On From In 2024

1 year ago

by Mark Heaney

Last off-season, the Cowboys roster was shaken up when the team released a franchise legend in Ezekiel Elliott. The year before that, they surprisingly

Cowboys Injury Update: Leighton Vander Esch Out for 2023 Season

1 year ago

The Dallas Cowboys announced some shocking and saddening news regarding one of their long-time players. The team confirmed that sixth-year linebacker and former 2018

Big plays were each preceded by underrated key moments in Cowboys win 2

Fantasy Football

Cowboys’ defense puts up monster Week 4 fantasy numbers

2 years ago

The Dallas defense was poised to be the top-scoring defense in fantasy football again in Week 4. The unit topped the NFL in Week

Will the NFC East go Beast, or Least next season?

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Eagles clinging to slim NFC East lead over Dallas

2 years ago

The NFC East nearly ended the fourth week of the NFL season back in a three-way tie for first place. For now Philadelphia sits

Monday Morning Quarterback: Cowboys’ defense returns, offense still shaky in red zone 1

Cowboys’ defense returns, offense still shaky in red zone — Monday Morning QB

2 years ago

I imagine the mood around The Star in Frisco last week was dark and stormy. The defense played a terrible game against Arizona. The

Leighton Vander Esch Lands on List of NFL's Top 10 Rookies

Leighton Vander Esch may prove to be most important piece to Dallas’ D

2 years ago

by Jermaine Arvie

What more can a defensive unit ranked in the top 10 overall and number 1 in takeaways the past two seasons do? Most fans

How good can the Cowboys LB group be in 2023?

2 years ago

by Shane Taylor

The Dallas Cowboys depth chart has some good balance to it, and by now, we have a nice understanding of who will fit in

Cowboys will need young linebackers to separate themselves from the pack

Don’t rule out Dallas adding veteran help at linebacker

2 years ago

The 2023 version of the Dallas Cowboys will field one of their most talented and competitive teams in recent memory. They have very few

Cowboys will need young linebackers to grow up quickly

2 years ago

The Dallas Cowboys have arrived in Oxnard, California for the 2023 training camp activities. It is the first real football team activities since their

All NFC East linebacker rooms lack proven depth

2 years ago

Linebacker is probably the position on the Dallas Cowboys roster with the least depth at the end of the day. Sitting here typing this

Does Leighton Vander Esch have a future in Dallas?

Picking a familiar face may pay dividends for the Dallas Cowboys

2 years ago

by Jermaine Arvie

Middle linebackers were once the alpha of the defense—the male lion roaming the fields of the Serengeti. Over the last few decades, the NFL

Defense showed "Impassable" performance against Tampa

Re-Signed Linebacker Tops Cowboys’ Depth Chart For 2023

2 years ago

Part four of the way-too-early Cowboys’ 53-man roster projection series discusses two positions tied closely together in Dan Quinn’s defense. If you missed the