Cowboys’ Pro Bowler set to play vs. Texans

Leighton Vander Esch popped up on the injury report for the Dallas Cowboys on Friday with an illness. His status was listed as questionable, but the former first-round pick will play on Sunday against the Texans. Vander Esch signed a one-year deal back in March after doing enough when his fifth-year option was declined a […]

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Oct 2, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) celebrate after Diggs intercepts a pass against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Leighton Vander Esch popped up on the injury report for the Dallas Cowboys on Friday with an illness. His status was listed as questionable, but the former first-round pick will play on Sunday against the Texans.

Vander Esch signed a one-year deal back in March after doing enough when his fifth-year option was declined a year earlier. He's responded very solid season as his 76 tackles rank second on the team, and more importantly, Vander Esch hasn't missed any time for the Cowboys, something he's struggled with.

The writing was on the wall for rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert came once veteran James Washington was activated. His struggle to see playing doesn't appear to be ending any time soon.

Feature image via Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

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