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    Leighton Vander Esch

    LeightonVander Esch

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      8/2/1996
    • College
      Boise St
    • Draft Info
      2018: Rd 1, Pk 19 (DAL)
    • Birthplace
      Riggins, ID

    Stats

    • SOLO
      296
    • SACK
      3.5
    • FF
      3
    • INT
      3
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      LB Vander Esch retires: 'Body won't cooperate'

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      • Todd Archer
      LB Vander Esch retires: 'Body won't cooperate'
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      Cowboys

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        Cowboys release LB Vander Esch, WR Gallup

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        • Todd Archer
        49ers vs. Cowboys ( Leighton Vander Esch)
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        Cowboys

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          'Significant loss': Dallas' Vander Esch won't return

          • 2Y
          • Todd Archer
          'Significant loss': Dallas' Vander Esch won't return
          Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports

          Cowboys

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            Source: Cowboys to add Evans to practice squad

            • 3Y
            • Todd Archer
            Source: Cowboys to add Evans to practice squad
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            Cowboys

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              Sources: LB Vander Esch faces 4-6 week absence

              • 3Y
              • Todd Archer
              Sources: LB Vander Esch faces 4-6 week absence
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