Dallas Cowboys fans offered prayers and support for a star defender whose career is in jeopardy after suffering a season-ending injury. Leighton Vander Esch suffered a painful neck injury in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers.
According to Todd Archer with ESPN, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Vander Esch won’t return this season. Jones added the neck injury is threatening Vander Esch’s NFL career.
Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, owner and general manager Jerry Jones confirmed Leighton Vander Esch’s season is over because of a neck injury. Jones was not sure how it will impact Vander Esch’s ability to play again in the future.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 14, 2023
The Cowboys 2018 first-round pick has been a staple of the defense. He earned second-team All-Pro honors in his rookie season. Vander Esch has been essential in one of the league’s premier defenses.
Now, the 27-year-old might not play again. Hopefully, he can heal this offseason. Whether Vander Esch plays again or not, neck pain is not something I’d wish on anyone.
Dallas Cowboys fans offer support for Vander Esch
Cowboys fans took to social media to offer prayers and support for Vander Esch. Here are some of the best messages wishing the Cowboys linebacker a speedy recovery.
Horrible news hope he’s ok such an unnecessary play it happened on too
— 🏈A Mandalorian🏀Your Sports Fantasy Girl⚾️ (@sexysportslover) November 14, 2023
prayers up for leighton vander-esch man 🙏🏼🙏🏼. so unfortunate.
— Pat Antonucci jr (@patthephillyfan) November 14, 2023
First Jaylon smith and Now Vander Hope he has a speedy recovery but the cowboys LB position is cursed.
— crazed ND enthusiast (@Aloy1015) November 14, 2023
Terrible news. Good player and seemed like a good dude. All the best to him.
— Randy Wildwood (@Diegler1974) November 14, 2023
You hate to hear it even if Cowboys. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— TGer (@TGer_01) November 14, 2023
Sad to hear hope his career doesn’t end 🙏
— Avery R (@Avery822) November 14, 2023
#Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch is out for the season & his career is now in question due to a neck injury, per Jerry Jones.
Prayers up for Leighton 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/bg1NkqKzpE
— SportsEmpyre (@SportsEmpyre) November 14, 2023
Wish him a clean slate of health 🙏
— Nick (@SwiftSZN0) November 14, 2023
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