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Former Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch Retires After 6-Year NFL Career Due to Injury

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is calling it a career.

Per ESPN's Todd Archer, Vander Esch is retiring after six seasons due to a neck injury suffered last season that "forced him into the decision." He was released by the Cowboys last week.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.