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Leighton Vander Esch • LB
Ht/Wt:6'4", 255 lbs.
Born:Feb 8, 1996 (28 yrs) in Riggins, ID
Hometown:Riggins, ID
College:Boise State
Experience:6 years
Drafted:Drafted by Dallas in 2018 (1/19).
Movements & Injuries
2022
3/18/2022 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to a one-year contract.
3/16/2022 Declared free agent.
2021
5/03/2021 Dallas Cowboys declined their contract option for the 2022 season.
1/01/2021 Ankle injury, out.
2020
12/25/2020 Ankle injury, out.
10/19/2020 Activated from the injured reserve/designated for return list (fractured collarbone).
10/07/2020 Fractured collarbone, reserve/injured; designated for return list.
9/15/2020 Fractured collarbone, reserve/injured.
2019
12/24/2019 Neck surgery, injured reserve.
12/20/2019 Neck injury, out.
12/13/2019 Neck injury, out.
12/04/2019 Neck injury, out.
11/27/2019 Neck injury, out.
11/23/2019 Neck injury, out.
2018
5/11/2018 Signed by the Dallas Cowboys to a four-year contract.
4/26/2018
Career Transactions
2018
4/26/2018 Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st round (19th Overall) in 2018.
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