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Leighton Vander Esch retires from NFL after multiple neck injuries with Dallas Cowboys
9 months ago

Leighton Vander Esch retires from NFL after multiple neck injuries with Dallas Cowboys

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Leighton Vander Esch retired Monday following six NFL seasons, with the linebacker stepping away after missing 12 games for the Dallas Cowboys last year because of the latest in a series of neck injuries. The announcement by the 28-year-old former first-round draft pick came three days after the Cowboys released Vander Esch with a failed physical designation. …

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Cowboys release linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup
9 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys release linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and receiver Michael Gallup on Friday, cutting ties with two of their top three picks from the 2018 draft. Vander Esch was released with a failed physical designation after missing 12 games with a neck injury in 2023. After the first neck injury in 2019, Vander Esch was diagnosed …

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Cowboys vs. Chargers, Week 6: How do Dak Prescott, Dallas respond to lopsided loss?
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys vs. Chargers, Week 6: How do Dak Prescott, Dallas respond to lopsided loss?

New York Times  

Two weeks ago, the Dallas Cowboys dominated the New England Patriots. We checked in with The Athletic’s Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf to get their thoughts on the Cowboys in front of the team’s Monday night matchup at the Los Angeles Chargers. On a scale of 1 to 10, how imperative is it for the Cowboys offense to have a …

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Cowboys in tough spot trying to replace Leighton Vander Esch
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys in tough spot trying to replace Leighton Vander Esch

New York Times  

From the time training camp started until the Dallas Cowboys trimmed down to their initial 53-man roster, linebacker has been a position that looked thin. “You better have a big crew,” Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn said, “because in this game, there’s going to be injuries, there are going to be things that set you back. I think I’ll get …

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Cowboys’ depth, leadership to be tested after key injuries in loss to 49ers
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys’ depth, leadership to be tested after key injuries in loss to 49ers

New York Times  

The message this week from the Dallas Cowboys has been that although the no-show against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday was disappointing, the plan is to spend time learning from it and moving forward. As defensive coordinator Dan Quinn put it: “We’re not going to let this game beat us twice.” Though Quinn and the Cowboys can mentally move …

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Thompson: Can Brock Purdy keep it up? These throws show he’s got the talent
1 year, 2 months ago

Thompson: Can Brock Purdy keep it up? These throws show he’s got the talent

New York Times  

One critical drive on Sunday featured three throws by Brock Purdy, throws that not only ended the Cowboys but revealed the talent and mentality of the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. The 49ers were clearly worried about the Cowboys’ pass rush, so they got the ball out of Purdy’s hands quickly. If Purdy leads Aiyuk too far, the momentum carries him …

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Cowboys defense showing it can be identity of success for the franchise
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys defense showing it can be identity of success for the franchise

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. 49ers on Sunday Night Football ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott loves being on the field on Sundays. “Just to sit back and watch the defense do that, it’s awesome,” Prescott said of an extended second quarter stretch. “Last year, I think he got two gunner reps the whole season; he’s just finding …

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Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick’s worst loss
1 year, 2 months ago

Cowboys score twice on defense in 38-3 blowout of Patriots, Belichick’s worst loss

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott is getting used to sitting back and watching the Dallas defense do its thing. DaRon Bland returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown, Leighton Vander Esch scooped up a fumble for a score and the Cowboys blew out the New England Patriots 38-3 on Sunday. Mac Jones was responsible for all three turnovers …

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Parsons, others Cowboys defenders believe they can anchor a Super Bowl contender
1 year, 3 months ago

Parsons, others Cowboys defenders believe they can anchor a Super Bowl contender

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons isn’t the only two-time All-Pro on the Dallas defense after the offseason addition of cornerback Stephon Gilmore in a trade. “I feel like this is the best team, best defense I’ve ever been on,” Parsons said. The Cowboys, coming off consecutive 12-win regular seasons, haven’t reached an NFC championship game since the last of the …

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Badger train stoppage will continue for weeks; Badgers digging in 40 locations
1 year, 9 months ago

Badger train stoppage will continue for weeks; Badgers digging in 40 locations

NL Times  

It will be weeks before two train routes will be back up and running after a badger den underneath sections of rail raised concerns about the stability of the railroad. On Tuesday, railroad infrastructure firm ProRail said that trains will also have to stop running for a week between Den Bosch and Eindhoven in Noord-Brabant, however that now looks like …

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Cowboys get Penn St LB Micah Parsons after trade with Eagles
3 years, 7 months ago

Cowboys get Penn St LB Micah Parsons after trade with Eagles

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — As they say goodbye to one Penn State linebacker, the Dallas Cowboys are welcoming another. The Cowboys selected linebacker Micah Parsons of the Nittany Lions with the 12th overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday night after trading down two spots in a deal with NFC East rival Philadelphia. Dallas drafted Parsons two days after Sean Lee …

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