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Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 8
Just 1 big question remains in the Best of Cowboys series
As we wrap up the five-part series with the Best Cowboys from U-Z, there really was only one battle to sort out. And that was in the W-players. The U-players only had three all-time.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / March 25
2025 NFL Draft: 3 Potential Day 3 Picks Who Could Contribute As Rookies
The first round of the NFL Draft always gets the most attention, and it’s deserved. Of the 25 All-Pro selections on offense and defense during the 2024 season, 13 were selected in Round 1.
Dallas Cowboys News / Athlon Sports / December 3, 2024
Cowboys Ex's Father Arrested For Alleged Strangulation
FRISCO - The father of a former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker has been arrested on a series of disturbing charges. Darwin Vander Esch, the father of retired Cowboys standout Leighton Vander Esch, was arrested outside of Riggins, Idaho, early Sunday morning, according to the local paper.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / December 2, 2024
Former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch’s father arrested for attempted strangulation
Former Dallas Cowboys star Leighton Vander Esch’s father was arrested in Idaho this past weekend for charges that included felony attemted strangulation.
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / August 3, 2024
Damone Clark receiving input from former Cowboys Leighton Vander Esch, Sean Lee in 2024 
Two former Cowboys will reportedly be offering Damone Clark some input this season. The Dallas Cowboys have a very tight group as far as their team is concerned, something that you a hope will translate into on-the-field success.
Dallas Cowboys News / A to Z Sports / August 2, 2024
Leighton Vander Esch is still helping out the Cowboys even after retiring from NFL
Earlier this year, former first-round draft pick Leighton Vander Esch decided to hang the cleats after suffering yet another injury during the 2023 NFL season.
Dallas Cowboys News / CBSSports.com / June 18, 2024
Cowboys sign UFL's leading tackler after finding gems in previous spring league players
Dallas continues to seek out depth for its inside linebacker room following the retirement of Leighton Vander Esch
Dallas Cowboys News / CBSSports.com / June 18, 2024
Cowboys to sign UFL's leading tackler after finding gems in previous spring league players, per report
Dallas continues to seek out depth for its inside linebacker room following the retirement of Leighton Vander Esch
Dallas Cowboys News / CBSSports.com / June 10, 2024
Cowboys to reportedly work out UFL's leading tackler after finding gems in previous spring league signings
Dallas continues to seek out depth for its inside linebacker room following the retirement of Leighton Vander Esch
Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / March 19, 2024
Leighton Vander Esch’s early retirement continues unfortunate pattern with Cowboys LBs
All the best to Leighton Vander Esch in life after football. Leighton Vander Esch has retired from football at just 28 years old. This untimely end to his playing career can’t help but make Cowboys fans think of Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, and other linebackers who saw their time cut short, or at least significantly hampered, by medical issues.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 19, 2024
NFC Notes: Austin Ekeler, Kenny Pickett, Leighton Vander Esch, Commanders, Cowboys, Eagles
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler said he’s once again ready to prove himself after signing a two-year deal with Washington. “I’ve had everything to prove every single year,” Ekeler said, via ESPN’s John Keim.
Dallas Cowboys News / Blogging The Boys / March 19, 2024
Leighton Vander Esch says goodbye; Rico Dowdle returns
The latest Dallas Cowboys offseason news. Leighton Vander Esch played all six of his NFL seasons with the Cowboys as their 2018 first-round pick. Vander
Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys Wire / March 19, 2024
Vander Esch, Tyron Smith say goodbye; Cowboys fans named most negative
Monday was an emotional day for Cowboys fans as two longtime stars said goodbye. In this edition of News and Notes, we’ll share what Tyron Smith had to say as he officially signed his deal with the Jets.
NFL News / G5 Football on SI / March 18, 2024
Boise State Football Legend Leighton Vander Esch Retires From NFL
Tuesday afternoon, former Boise State Bronco and current Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announced his medical retirement from football. Vander Esch was the #19 overall selection by Dallas in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / March 18, 2024
Micah Parsons pays tribute to former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch after retirement news
The Dallas Cowboys lost one of their key linebackers this offseason: former first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch. Vander Esch has decided to retire from the NFL for health reasons.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / March 18, 2024
Former Cowboys star linebacker announces retirement
The 28-year-old becomes the latest example of a player with plenty of good football left in him who was forced to retire with his long-term health in mind.
Dallas Cowboys News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15, 2024
Cowboys releasing two homegrown starters
The Dallas Cowboys continue to cut costs ahead of the 2024 season.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / March 4, 2024
Cowboys former first-round pick named 'potential cap casualty'
If the Cowboys do decide to move on from him, they will save $2.14 million in cap space while taking a dead-money hit of $2.25 million.
Dallas Cowboys News / Pro Football Rumors / March 2, 2024
Injury-plagued Cowboys LB expected to retire
Speculation this would wind up being the case increased in November when it was learned he would be out for the remainder of the campaign. The 28-year-old was diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis.
Dallas Cowboys News / 5 GOATs / February 27, 2024
Stephen Jones provides update on injured Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch
Dallas Cowboys front-office officials are in Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine to check out the top prospects hoping to come off the board in April’s Draft.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / November 14, 2023
Jerry Jones, Cowboys make sensible call on star linebacker
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was the bearer of bad news Tuesday.
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / October 1, 2023
Watch: Leighton Vander Esch TD leads to unexpected two-point conversion
Since red-zone troubles continue to perturb the Cowboys, Dallas is finding other ways to score.
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