Leighton Vander Esch

Gil Brandt examines which first-round picks from 2018 should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do the Browns' Baker Mayfield and the Jets' Sam Darnold stand?

Zach Banner's first season as Pittsburgh's starting right tackle is likely over after one game. Here is all the news, injuries and transactions we're tracking on Tuesday.

Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will undergo surgery on a broken collarbone and tight end Blake Jarwin is out for the season with a torn ACL, Ian Rapoport. 

After missing a quarter in Week 1, Duke Johnson might be out for all of Week 2. The Texans RB is considered a long shot to play Sunday against the Ravens because of an ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport reported. Plus, other news Around the NFL is monitoring on Monday.

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch suffered a broken collarbone and is headed to injured reserve after suffering the injury in the first half of Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Gregg Rosenthal identifies 13 early storylines to watch as training camps ramp up around the NFL, including a setback for the Dallas Cowboys and intrigue at quarterback for the Washington Football Team.

The 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys linebacker missed seven games last season due to a neck injury but says he's fully recovered from January surgery. 

Will the Cowboys' season be defined by a linebacker? Is Calvin Ridley about to take the torch from Julio Jones in Atlanta? Can the Seahawks let Russell Wilson be great? Dan Hanzus predicts each NFC team's MVP for the 2020 season.

Gregg Rosenthal looks at one key homegrown player on each NFC team who could make a BIG difference in 2020. Can Leighton Vander Esch stay healthy? Will Dwayne Haskins make the leap?

Who are the NFL's rising stars? Marc Sessler identifies the league's best young talent with his All-Under-25 Team. Check out who made the cut at each position.

Watch highlights from the Week 14 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Watch the crazy endings from Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season.

Watch the best defensive plays of Week 8.

Watch the highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and defensive end Dorance Armstrong recovers to give the ball back to Dallas.

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is slated to return to the lineup against the Arizona Cardinals on "MNF."

NFL Network's Jane Slater offers injury updates for the Dallas Cowboys, including line backer Leighton Vander Esch and offensive tackle Tyron Smith.

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses how the Dallas Cowboys are planning to fill linebacker roles in the wake of injuries.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rpaoport reports Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch suffered a fractured collarbone and TE Blake Jarwin tore his ACL in their Week 1 opener.

NFL Network's Bucky Brooks, Daniel Jeremiah identify top players returning from injury to watch in 2020.

NFL Network's Jane Slater's top takeaways from Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's first offseason interview.

Watch highlights from the Week 11 game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions.

Watch highlights from the Week 5 games between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.

Next Gen Stats looks at which players had the highest tackle rate in the 2018 season.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reflects on his rookie season.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch donates to his former high school to renovate their weight room.

Watch Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's top 10 plays from the 2018 season.

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz goes 1-on-1 with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to react to his first Pro Bowl experience.

NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses how the Dallas Cowboys are game planning defensively for Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson.

NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal reveals which matchup he's looking forward to watching in the playoff showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys.

Watch every tackle made by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch in his team's win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.

NFL Network's Jane Slater has the latest on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee and why Lee won't be playing in Week 16.

NFL Network's Brian Billick breaks down how linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has improved the Dallas Cowboys defense.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has the latest on what the return of Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee, means for linebacker Leighton Vander Esch.

Watch the best defensive plays from Dallas Cowboys in Week 13 vs the New Orleans Saints.