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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch celebrates his scoop and score after New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones fumbled the ball during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, October 1, 2023.that starting linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is a candidate to be put on injured reserve following the neck injury he suffered in Santa Clara.Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin “definitely has a chance” to practice this week, coach Mike McCarthy said. LB Leighton Vander Esch and CB C.J.
Vander Esch sustained the injury in the second half after colliding with Micah Parsons. Teammates took a knee on the field as Vander Esch was evaluated, and he ultimately walked off the field under his own strength.He didn’t return for the rest of the fourth quarter. He underwent X-rays at Levi’s Stadium and those returned negative,
Vander Esch has a history of neck issues. Before Sunday, the latest occurrence took place during a Week 15 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022. He has dealt with neck issues since college. He was born with cervical spinal stenosis, a condition featuring a narrowed spinal column in the neck. The health issue leads to increased pinched nerves and possibly a bulging or herniated disk.He agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to Dallas this offseason.
He ranks second on the team with 20 total tackles and also returned a fumble for a touchdown during a Week 4 win over the New England Patriots.This linebacker group was thought to be a weakness until training camp when Vander Esch showed renewed play. The Cowboys lost rising rookie DeMarvion Overshown in the second preseason game to a torn ACL, but Vander Esch, along with second-year linebacker Damone Clark, made up for it.Vander Esch is more than just a six-year vet.
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