Jul 27, 2023; Oxnard, CA, USA; A Dallas Cowboys helmet with Oakley visor at training camp at Marriott Residence Inn-River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Cowboys are having a season to forget in 2024. After much of the off-season was spent talking about when Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb were going to get paid, not much attention was paid elsewhere. The glaring issues at running back have been a problem all season long.
That being said, there is one former Dallas star who is going through a little bit of a worse situation.
“Attempted Strangulation” Cowboys See Former Star Involved In Massive Legal Issues
October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) warms up before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
According to TMZ Sports:
The father of retired Dallas Cowboys star Leighton Vander Esch was arrested in Idaho over the weekend on several charges — including felony attempted strangulation.The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call regarding a domestic battery outside the city of Riggins around 12:16 AM on Dec. 1.
Darwin Vander Esch mug shot arrested. Photo: Idaho County Sheriff’s OfficeAfter cops arrived at the scene, 61-year-old Darwin Vander Esch was arrested for felony attempted strangulation and cited for misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor intentional destruction of a telecommunication device.He is currently in custody with no bond.Leighton was born and raised in Riggins … where he was a two-sport star at Salmon River High School.
Oct 1, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) returns a fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New England Patriots at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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