Cowboys roster breakdown: Linebacker depth is a problem

Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesIn the third part of this series, we take a look at the linebacker situation for the Dallas Cowboys. They have a couple of really good starters coming back, but one of them has a nagging injury problem to fret about. The next three from last season’s depth chart are all set to enter free agency.

Currently under contract

That’s a lotta holes to fill to get to camp. Smith and Vander Esch are one of the most effective duos in the league - when they are both healthy. Last season, LVE was the one dealing with an issue, namely his neck. It is something that he has dealt with off and on since his college days. He had surgery in December to correct it, but neck…