Leighton Vander Esch Out 6-8 Weeks
4 years agoDallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) cleanly broke his collarbone on Sunday night against the Rams, according to a source. He'll need surgery and will return in six to eight weeks. Vander Esch is a starting linebacker in IDP leagues on a weekly basis, but he continues to have trouble staying on the field. The good news is that he'll be back this season, so those with enough room on their benches should try to keep him stashed in the meantime. The 23-year-old had three combined tackles in the Week 1 loss to the Rams. LVE's absence will put more pressure on Aldon Smith and Jaylon Smith, with the latter becoming an even more attractive IDP starter in the middle of Dallas' defense.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport