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Dallas Cowboys News / Inside The Star / January 20
The Linebacker Archetype the Cowboys Have Missed Since 2024
Every time a linebacker comes up with the Dallas Cowboys, the conversation immediately turns to speed, upside, and highlight plays. And why wouldn’t it?
NFL News / Inside The Star / January 12
The Cowboys Are In A Familiar Draft Spot—History Says That Matters
The Cowboys hold picks 12 and 20 in the 2026 NFL Draft, and their track record in this exact range tells a story fans shouldn’t ignore. I’ve watched enough Cowboys drafts to know when something feels different, and this one does.
Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Inside The Star / July 8, 2025
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.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / The 33rd Team / March 25, 2025
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.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
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.
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.
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
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
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.
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 / 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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2024
Cowboys targeting replacements for former Pro Bowler dealing with career-threatening injury
On Tuesday, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones refused to provide details about Leighton Vander Esch, who suffered a season-ending neck injury in 2023.
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 24, 2023
Cowboys not planning to make move before trade deadline, but they should
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones indicated the team will stand pat before the trade deadline on Oct. 31, which would be a mistake.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2023
Division rival's CB headlines potential Bengals free-agent targets
As the Cincinnati Bengals look to retool and remain in Super Bowl contention, a division rival's cornerback headlines their potential targets in free agency.
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