LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH
LB
Ht/Wt 6’4’’, 255 lbs
Experience 6 years
Debut Sep 9, 2018
Born Feb 8, 1996 (28 yrs) Riggins, Idaho
Hometown Riggins, Idaho
Drafted Drafted by Dallas in 2018 (1/19).
College Boise State
Game Log
Date Week Team Opp GP
Games Played
GS
Games Started
Comb
Total Tackles
Solo
Unassisted tackles
Asst
Assisted Tackles
Sck
Total sacks
Sck Yds
Total sacks yards
Int
Interceptions
Int Yds
Interceptions Yards
Int Lg
Longest interception return
Int TD
Inteceptions returned for touchdowns
FF
Forced Fumbles
FR
Fumble Recoveries
Def TD
Misc Defensive Touchdowns
Status
2024-01-14 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Neck
2024-01-07 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Neck
2023-12-30 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Neck
2023-12-24 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Neck
2023-12-17 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Neck
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2024-03-18 Announced his retirement.
2024-03-15 Released by the Dallas Cowboys.
2024-01-15 Activated from injured reserve.
2023-10-16 Neck injury, injured reserve.
2023-03-14 Re-signed by the Dallas Cowboys to a two-year contract.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NFL Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl 2018 (replacement)