Leighton Vander Esch
LB - DAL
2021 Outlook
Player News
View More NewsLeighton Vander Esch: Cowboys will not pick up fifth-year option
Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch will not have his fifth-year option picked up but the team is reportedly hoping for a contract extension prior to its expiration in 2022, per Todd Archer.
Fantasy Impact
The Cowboys drafted Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons with their first-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, indicating they would like to upgrade the position alongside Pro-Bowl linebacker Jaylon Smith. Vander Esch finished the 2020 season with 60 tackles but failed to provide elite coverage in passing scenarios, allowing an 86 CMP% and missing 16.7% of attempted tackles in 10 games. His injury history is definitely a factor in the Cowboys' decision but he will return to Dallas for his fourth year in 2021 and remains a hopeful candidate to receive a future contract extension. With the added pressure, it will be interesting to see how Vander Esch performs on a completely revamped Dallas defense.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | LB #48 | LB #16 | LB #179 | 7 |
| Dynasty | LB #21 | LB #17 | LB #45 | 5 |
| Def Tackle | Def Sack | Def Int | Fumr | Def Td | Def Safety | Def Pd | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 146.9 |
| Def Sack | Def Int | Fumr | Def Td | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Last 3 Weeks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season to Date | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Def Sack | Def Int | Fumr | Def Td | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 15 | vs. SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Week 14 | @ CIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Week 13 | @ BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Week 12 | vs. WAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ TB | 1st easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | LAC, PHI, CAR | 8th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | WAS, NYG, WAS | 28th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 17th easiest remaining opponents |
 | Dre Greenlaw LB-SF recommended by 40% of experts |
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 | Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB-CLE recommended by 60% of experts |
 | Eric Wilson LB-PHI recommended by 60% of experts |
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| T-4. | The FFGhost | - |
| T-4. | Muntradamus | - |
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