FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will not play Sunday at the New England Patriots because of a neck injury and is considered week to week, according to sources.
Vander Esch's injury flared up in practice, which led to an MRI. He will have another MRI in three weeks, according to a source. The Dallas Morning News first reported that Vander Esch wouldn't face the Patriots.
Vander Esch suffered a stinger in the Cowboys' Oct. 20 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. He did not play the next game, Nov.