This might become the weakest unit on the defensive side of the ball for the Cowboys in 2023: The linebackers. Leighton Vander Esch had his best year yet, even after missing three games due to injury. He was playing on a one-year, $2 million dollar contract. Which makes … Read more
Written by: Richard Paolinelli
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Leighton Vander Esch and Donovan Wilson played a huge part in the success of another dominant season for Dan Quinn’s defense. Losing either one of them would be a massive hit to what can be a legendary defense next season.
Written by: Shane Taylor
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The Dallas Cowboys have key decisions to make this off-season with their free agents on both sides of the ball. As we wait to see what the team will do in the coming months, I wanted to look at the players I think might have the most difficult … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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Last spring, Leighton Vander Esch took a gamble on himself. He signed a one-year $2M contract to prove himself and boost his market value for the 2023 off-season. And he did just that this season. Vander Esch had a solid year. He was healthy enough to play in … Read more
Written by: Ross Love
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The return of Leighton Vander Esch for the 2022 NFL Wild Card round of the playoffs helped the Cowboys’ defense hold Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to 14 points. This provides well-needed confidence as they now travel to Levi’s Stadium to take on the San Francisco 49ers in … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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With a Monday night playoff game on the slate against Tampa Bay, the Dallas Cowboys will see a chance for three starters to return to the lineup for their matchup. Leighton Vander Esch, Johnathan Hankins, and Tyler Biadasz have all received positive news regarding their chances to play … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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When the clock strikes 3:25 p.m. CT, the Dallas Cowboys will take on the Washington Commanders in their season finale. Entering this game, both teams are heading in different directions. The Cowboys are prepping for the postseason and playing for a possible NFC East division title and number-one … Read more
Written by: Rocky Garza Jr
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First and foremost before I get into any details below, my thoughts and prayers are with Damar Hamlin and his family. It is hard to talk football right now with the unknown lingering. I don’t know nearly enough to speak on it. Just know my thoughts and prayers … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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After edging out the Philadelphia Eagles in a nail-biter on Christmas Eve, the Dallas Cowboys turnaround on a short week to battle the Tennessee Titans in Nashville on Thursday night. While the quick return of sounds and sights of Cowboys football may sound great to fans — it’s … Read more
Written by: Rocky Garza Jr
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The Cowboys signed free agent linebacker Anthony Barr on Wednesday. The door was ajar for Dallas before bringing him in officially, but after James Washington went down two days prior, I didn’t see this coming. Barr agreed to a one-year contract with a $2M base value, worth up … Read more
Written by: Shane Taylor
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There’s no denying that Leighton Vander Esch has had a disappointing start overall to his NFL career. But based on three key factors, the Dallas Cowboys linebacker could be in line for a major resurgence in 2022. After an outstanding rookie year in 2018 that made him a … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Quarterback: Cowboys The Dak Prescott vs. Carson Wentz debate was settled long ago, with the former coming out on top. Prescott is a top-10 quarterback with a better skill set, while Wentz is hovering around league average. This is no longer a discussion, no matter how much anyone … Read more
Written by: Nick Coppola
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After finishing his rookie contract last season, Leighton Vander Esch signed a one-year deal to return to Dallas and hopefully convince someone that he deserves a long-term deal. But after the Cowboys’ 2022 draft, it’s starting to look like the linebacker’s “prove it” season will be to attract … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Cowboys have re-signed Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to a one-year deal for 2022. The former 1st-round pick joins Michael Gallup, Dorance Armstrong, and Dalton Schultz as 2018 picks to remain in Dallas for at least a fifth season. After Vander Esch struggled with injuries and scheme changes … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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While not the biggest name among the Cowboys’ 2022 free agents, Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is certainly a significant one. With his rookie deal now expired, how much should the former 1st-Round pick factor in the Dallas’ future plans? The last four years haven’t been great for Vander … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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While the Dallas Cowboys are still licking their wounds from Sunday’s untimely playoff exit, many are already turning their attention to the upcoming draft and free agency period. Dallas has numerous players with expiring contracts in 2022, making for potentially high roster turnover in a critical offseason. There’s … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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This past Sunday, the Dallas defense had one of its best performances in recent memory. Their balanced dominance over Washington, with big moments coming from a variety of players, signaled the rest of the NFL that the Cowboys are no longer a one-sided team. If anything, defense was … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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The Dallas Cowboys had what many felt was the best linebacker duo in the NFL back in 2018 with Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch. The two seasons that followed would be rough for both as Smith saw a regression in his play and Vander Esch dealt with … Read more
Written by: Matthew Lenix
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There have been some fantastic highlights out of Dallas Cowboys training camp in its first week on the field. While there is quite a bit of optimism about the potential of this team heading into 2021. The offense looks to be in great shape and healthy. CeeDee Lamb … Read more
Written by: John Williams
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Players arriving to the Dallas Cowboys’ 2021 training camp all have varying degrees of job security. Some who are returning from last year’s roster won’t necessarily walk on to the next one, and today we’re going to look at five 2020 players who can’t afford to struggle in … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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Most of the 2018 NFL Draft class is heading into their fourth seasons, and for most of those the final year of their original rookie contracts. The Dallas Cowboys still have many of their 2018 picks on the roster today; how has their importance and value changed since … Read more
Written by: Jess Haynie
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