Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch Out for Season Due to Neck Injury

Vander Esch's Future in Football Uncertain, Jerry Jones Expresses Concern

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will miss the remainder of the season due to a neck injury.
Vander Esch's injury occurred during a Week 5 game against the San Francisco 49ers when he was pushed from behind and jammed his neck into the leg of teammate Micah Parsons.
Some Cowboys fans are blaming 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams for Vander Esch's injury, calling it a dirty play.
Vander Esch has a history of neck issues, including a previous injury in 2019 that required spinal fusion surgery.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has expressed concern about Vander Esch's future in football, stating that the nature of his potential injury has him thinking longer term.