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Dallas Cowboys Fans Offer Prayers After All-Pro Player Suddenly Retires Due To Health Reasons

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 3/18/24

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys fanbase reacted to the breaking news that a former first-round pick, former Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander-Esch, was retiring from the NFL due to health concerns. The announcement came days after the Cowboys released the All-Pro linebacker last week amid rumors of a pending retirement.

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t think their star LB would return in 2024

Vander Esch has dealt with neck injuries since the 2019 season. In mid-November, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones announced that Vander Esch would be out for the remainder of the 2023 season and might never play another game in the NFL due to his most recent injury.

Vander Esch is retiring with 469 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and three interceptions in his six-year NFL career.

Cowboys fans react to Leighton Vander Esch retiring

Many Cowboys fans offered prayers for Vander Esch to heal in retirement. Here are the best takes of Cowboys fans wishing LVE the best.

Trent Williams ended this dudes career on a dirty play… terrible…

— Ⓐūštįñ Pörtęr (@portat01) March 18, 2024

— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ️ (@CookedByRiley0) March 18, 2024

Sad to hear about Leighton Vander Esch's retirement. Wishing him all the best in his future endeavors!

— Muhammad Saeed (@saeedmalik91) March 18, 2024

It’s so sad that his career was cut short

— Jenne ️ (@jenne_roberts) March 18, 2024

Wishing him well. Was an absolute wrecking ball when healthy. Respect.

— Machine Gun Philly (@xXPhillyCXx) March 18, 2024

Praying for his health. Way more important than the game. His peak was really fun to watch

— Der German Tiger (@DerGermanTiger) March 18, 2024

This Game Is A Beautiful Game & Changes The Lives For A Lot Of People. But This Game Also Is Very Unforgiving & At Times Takes Away More Than You’re Willing To Give Or Have!!!
God Bless LVE & I Pray He Has Good Physical Health Going forward In Next Journey Of His Life!
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— JESSE (With No “i”) (@Mr4thAndLong) March 18, 2024

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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