4 years ago

BREAKING: Cowboys Sign S Keanu Neal, but Will he Play LB in Dallas?

Veteran Safety Keanu Neal has just signed a one-year, $5 million deal to join the Dallas Cowboys. But while he’s spent his entire five-year career in the secondary, recent reports have Neal

by Jess Haynie

4 mins read

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Cowboys News

4 years ago

Whatever the Amount, Vander Esch’s 5th-Year Option is Too Expensive

The Dallas Cowboys have until May 3rd to decide if they want to exercise their fifth-year option on Leighton Vander Esch’s rookie contract. But given the linebacker’s injury issues and regressing performance

by Jess Haynie

2 mins read

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Cowboys News

4 years ago

If Money’s Right, Veteran LB K.J. Wright Would be Great Add for Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have too much uncertainty at linebacker right now. From regressing performance in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch to impending free agency for Sean Lee and Joe Thomas, there’s

by Jess Haynie

3 mins read

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Snap Judgments: Cowboys' Linebacker Depth Stands Out in Win

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Jaylon Smith Reportedly Not on the Dallas Cowboys Chopping Block

As the contract saga between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott continues to rage on, the franchise still has some interesting financial decisions to work out this offseason. Yes, they currently have

by John Williams

2 mins read

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Brian Martin's 2021 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings

Draft & Free Agency

4 years ago

Brian Martin’s 2021 NFL Draft Linebacker Rankings

In a normal offseason we’d all be preparing to watch and learn more about some this year’s top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, but this is anything but a normal offseason.

by Brian Martin

1 min read

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Brian Martin's 2021 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings

Draft & Free Agency

4 years ago

Brian Martin’s 2021 NFL Draft EDGE Rankings

In a normal offseason we’d all be preparing to watch and learn more about some this year’s top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine, but this is anything but a normal offseason.

by Brian Martin

1 min read

Sean Lee Being Healthy Will be Huge for Cowboys in 2020

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Dallas Cowboys Have Work to do at Linebacker this Offseason

Over the last couple of years, the linebacker position has gone from being perceived as a position of strength for the Dallas Cowboys to a serious concern. Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander

by John Williams

2 mins read

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Cowboys LBs Have Quickly Gone From Perceived Strength to Liability

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys LBs Have Quickly Gone From Perceived Strength to Liability

Two years ago the Dallas Cowboys seemed to have the league’s next great linebacker duo in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. But the last two seasons of disappointing injuries and performance

by Jess Haynie

4 mins read

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3 Reasons Why LB Leighton Vander Esch Will be Even Better in 2019 1

Cowboys News

4 years ago

What Can We Expect From LB Leighton Vander Esch Going Forward?

Two years ago, Leighton Vander Esch looked to be on the road to becoming the Cowboys’ next great linebacker. He and Jaylon Smith each had phenomenal 2018 seasons, with Vander Esch even

by Kevin Brady

2 mins read

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Sean Lee's Preparation Hasn't Been Effected By Virtual Offseason

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys’ Lee on Football Future: “I’ll Take Time”

The Dallas Cowboys season ended nearly a week ago and one of the team’s biggest names, Linebacker Sean Lee, finds himself at a crossroads in his career. The days of him being

by Matthew Lenix

3 mins read

Leighton Vander Esch: A Steal That Came Along at the Right Time

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys’ Vander Esch Already Preparing for 2021 Season

Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch took the league by storm after being picked 19th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He went on to be selected to the Pro Bowl as

by Matthew Lenix

2 mins read

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Managing Expectations: What to Make of Cowboys Win Over Rams?

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy On LB Sean Lee Coaching: “We Should Talk”

Longtime Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee has always been called a coach on field. The veteran who once carried the team’s defensive unit has struggled to stay on that field due to injury,

by Kevin Brady

1 min read

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Cowboys' Vander Esch Suffers High Ankle Sprain, Could Miss Multiple Weeks

Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys’ Vander Esch Suffers High Ankle Sprain, Could Miss Multiple Weeks

The Dallas Cowboys haven’t gotten any luck on the injury front in 2020. It seems as if every week, win or lose, someone on the Cowboys roster has an ailment to deal

by Matthew Lenix

1 min read

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Cowboys News

4 years ago

Cowboys Select LB Jaylon Smith As Their Walter Payton Man Of The Year Nominee

The Dallas Cowboys officially announced linebacker Jaylon Smith as their 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominee. The award, widely considered a great honor among the NFL, is awarded each

by Kevin Brady

1 min read

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Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch off to a Fast Start 1

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Leighton Vander Esch Needs a Strong Finish to 2020 for his Future

The Dallas Cowboys still have a lot riding on their final five games of the 2020 season with a division title and playoff spot still on the table. Within that team goal

by Jess Haynie

3 mins read

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Cowboys News

5 years ago

BREAKING: Cowboys LB Luke Gifford Suspended 2 Games for PED Violation

Luke Gifford, a backup linebacker and special teams player for the Dallas Cowboys, has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substance policy. He will miss the next two Thursday

by Jess Haynie

1 min read

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Does Sean Lee Have Enough Left to Contribute Big in 2020?

Roster & Players

5 years ago

Sean Lee to Make Season Debut vs Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys finally started to get back key contributors on their defense in the last several weeks. In Week 5, Cornerback Anthony returned after missing three games with a rib issue.

by Matthew Lenix

1 min read

Leighton Vander Esch Can Prove Value for Good Against High Scoring Saints 1

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Mike McCarthy Provides Update on LB Leighton Vander Esch’s Status

If one thing is certain about the Dallas Cowboys so far in 2020 it’s that they are dreadfully weak on defense. One reason for that is the absence of starting linebacker Leighton

by Jess Haynie

1 min read

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Jaylon Smith’s Leadership Needed More Than Ever With Injured LB Group

With Leighton Vander Esch back healthy from his neck procedure, the Dallas Cowboys were hoping to have himself along with Jaylon Smith and Sean Lee all healthy for the 2020 season. However,

by Matthew Lenix

2 mins read

REPORT: Cowboys LB Sean Lee to Miss Games with Hamstring Injury

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Cowboys LB Problems Getting Worse; Sean Lee Not Returning for 6 Weeks

When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys’ linebackers, the poor keep getting poorer. After losing Leighton Vander Esch for 6-8 weeks last Sunday with an injury, it’s being reported today that Sean

by Jess Haynie

1 min read

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Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch Will Have Bounce Back Seasons in 2020

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Leighton Vander Esch Injury Brings Focus to Bigger Problem

Though there weren’t any fans in the stands, the excitement for week one of the NFL could be heard loud and clear through social media platforms. Players, fans, media, and analysts alike

by John Williams

3 mins read

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