Leighton Vander Esch, Dallas Cowboys (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Should the Dallas Cowboys pick up Leighton Vander Esch’s fifth-year option?
The Dallas Cowboys seemingly found themselves a gem in Leighton Vander Esch in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Bosie State linebacker earned Pro Bowl honors after only his first season in the NFL and figured to become a defensive stalwart for the Cowboys for years to come.
Yet, in his last two seasons, Vander Esch’s short career has been plagued by injuries. In 2019, the 24-year old was limited to just nine games due to a neck injury that required offseason surgery.