FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is looking at a 4-6 week absence because of a neck strain suffered in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple sources.
Coach Mike McCarthy said Vander Esch is likely headed to injured reserve, which means he would miss at least the next four games. After next week's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Cowboys have their bye, which could put Vander Esch's return at Nov. 19 at the Carolina Panthers, or as late as Nov.