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Leighton Vander Esch’s injury history should make LB a Cowboys draft priority

One of the Cowboys’ best offseason moves was re-signing linebacker Leighton Vander Esch at a relative bargain. But while they have a couple of intriguing young prospects behind him, Vander Esch’s injury history means Dallas has to take linebacker depth more seriously. It should still be one of their top concerns in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Dallas brought Vander Esch back on a steal of a deal; two years and $8 million dollars. Considering that some off-ball linebackers are making $17-$20 million per year, an average of $4 million for Vander Esch is an incredible bargain if he maintains last season’s form.