Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch Out Weeks With Broken Collarbone, Blake Jarwin Has Season-Ending ACL Tear

The Dallas Cowboys lost more than just their first game of the season against the Los Angeles Rams.

On Monday, it was reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch “cleanly” broke his collarbone and would be out for the next 6 to 8 weeks.

#Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch cleanly broke his collarbone, source said after his CT scan. He’ll have surgery and return to action in 6-8 weeks.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 14, 2020

Vander Esch has had a rough time staying healthy over the last year. He played in only nine games in 2019 due to a nerve issue in his neck that required surgery.

Soon after that shocker came the news that tight end Blake Jarwin suffered a ACL tear and would miss the remainder of the season.

#Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin suffered a clean ACL tear, the MRI confirmed. No other issues. He’ll have surgery and make a full recovery for 2021. The timing of his 3-year, $24.25M extension was fortuitous for Jarwin.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 14, 2020

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This was a non-contact injury for Jarwin, who stopped while running a route before grabbing at the back of his knee.

Here’s that moment:

#Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin is questionable to return with a knee injury. It was a non-contact injury. pic.twitter.com/JP1WUXu89z

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 14, 2020

In 2019, Jarwin appeared in all 16 games and recorded 31 receptions for 365 yards receiving (11.8 YPC) and three touchdowns.