Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch Done For The Season

BREAKING: Cowboys Superstar Officially OUT For Rest Of Season With Serious Injury, According To Jerry Jones

November 14, 2023, 10:54am ESTBy Lou Flavius

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 05: Dallas Cowboys helmets are seen against the Philadelphia Eaglesat Lincoln Financial Field on November 05, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has revealed one of the team’s linebackers is done for the season due to a neck injury.

Leighton Vander Esch won’t play another down in 2023 after hurting his neck against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 and it’s rumored that his career could be over as a result.

Speaking to 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday, Jones refused to address the speculation over possible retirement but did confirm that the player won’t be returning this season.

“It’s a very significant loss for us,” Jones said, per The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “We just wish him well.”

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on @1053thefan says LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) is officially out for the season. “It’s a very significant loss for us. We just wish him well.” Jones declined to say if he thinks this injury will be career-ending for Vander Esch
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 14, 2023

Vander Esch has a history of neck problems dating back to 2018 when he was still a draft prospect. A number of teams were reported to have taken him off their boards. This latest injury is one of a few he has experienced since going pro and it’s believed that he could decide to quit football this time around.