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

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

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

Cowboys News

5 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

5 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

5 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

When the Dallas Cowboys line up on defense on September 13th against the Los Angeles Rams, Cowboys fans will be keeping a close eye on the player wearing #55. Leighton Vander Esch

by Mauricio Rodriguez

2 mins read

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Cowboys News

5 years ago

Dallas Cowboys 2020 Training Camp Preview: Linebacker

Two seasons ago the Dallas Cowboys appeared to have the best young duo of linebackers in football. But Leighton Vander Esch’s neck issues last year hurt that momentum, leaving he and Jaylon

by Jess Haynie

3 mins read

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Jaylon Smith’s Versatility Key to Dallas Cowboys Defensive Plans

Last week when speaking to the media, Leighton Vander Esch confirmed that he’d be making the move to the middle linebacker role in the defense while Jaylon Smith would transition to weakside

by John Williams

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Cowboys News

5 years ago

Could UDFA Francis Bernard be the Cowboys’ Next LB-to-FB Convert?

The Dallas Cowboys have a long history of converting linebackers into fullbacks. With veteran FB Jamize Olawale having opted out of the 2020 season, could they replace him by making undrafted rookie

by Jess Haynie

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Cowboys News

5 years ago

Leighton Vander Esch Feels ‘Amazing’ After Neck Surgery, Moving to Middle Linebacker

Leighton Vander Esch had his 2019 campaign cut short due to a neck issue that required offseason surgery. Now, the former All-Pro linebacker is fully recovered and feels he’s better than he

by Matthew Lenix

3 mins read

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Cowboys LB Unit Ranked 2nd By Pro Football Focus

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Cowboys LB Unit Ranked 2nd By Pro Football Focus

In 2018, the emergence of Jaylon Smith and then-rookie Leighton Vander Esch gave the Cowboys one of if not the best linebacker duo in the NFL. Sprinkle in veteran Sean Lee and

by Matthew Lenix

2 mins read

Less Is More For Sean Lee And Cowboys' LBs?

Draft & Free Agency

5 years ago

Cowboys Take LB Sean Lee In 2010 First Round Re-Draft

If there’s one thing the Dallas Cowboys have done right in recent years, it tends to be their first round picks. From Tyron Smith to Zack Martin to Byron Jones, the Cowboys

by Kevin Brady

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#DALvsIND: 5 Cowboys Storylines To Watch In Preseason Week 2 1

Cowboys News

5 years ago

Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith Hosts MEI Showcase

Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith has never been one to shy away from helping others off the field. This week, Smith hosted the inaugural Minority Entrepreneurship Institute Showcase as The Star in Frisco.

by Kevin Brady

1 min read

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