Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is retiring after six professional seasons, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday. The Cowboys previously released Vander Esch on Friday. 

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing linebacker Leighton Vander Esch and wide receiver Michael Gallup, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported.

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Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to a neck injury, owner Jerry Jones announced on Tuesday.

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Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch believes his "best football is ahead of" him after re-signing with the Cowboys.

The Cowboys are acquiring corner Stephon Gilmore in a trade with the Colts, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch also is returning to Dallas on a two-year contract.

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is active for Thursday's Week 17 game against the Tennessee Titans.

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Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 15 Sunday.

Does any pair of teammates top the Chargers' Keenan Allen and Mike Williams among the NFL's best receiver duos? In the latest edition of his Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks ranks the top duos at 11 key position groups heading into the 2022 season.

Stephen Jones noted Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan that the Cowboys aren't "done yet in free agency," but highlighted that even the future additions -- including in next week's draft -- wouldn't make or break the team.

The Minnesota Vikings and Adam Thielen reworked his contract to clear cap space, and the Chicago Bears nixed their deal with DT Larry Ogunjobi due to a failed physical. NFL.com is tracking all of Friday's free agency news.

The Cowboys are bringing back a key defensive contributor. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that Dallas is re-signing LB Leighton Vander Esch to a one-year contract.

Will Terron Armstead play like a star left tackle? Can Cordarrelle Patterson keep the good vibes going after a breakout 2021? Gil Brandt highlights 10 boom-or-bust players on the free agency market in 2022.

Following their loss to Arizona, the Cowboys lamented their 10 penalties for 88 yards, including four holding calls that kept the offense from gaining any traction early in the contest.

Dan Hanzus recaps the fourth episode of HBO's "Hard Knocks: The Dallas Cowboys," which suffered from a change to the NFL schedule. On the plus side, Liev Schreiber's still the G.O.A.T. and Dak Prescott has an enticing new business venture.

Which players are poised to cash in on the 2021 NFL season? Gregg Rosenthal provides an early look at the top 25 free agents in 2022, and the class is absolutely loaded with talented pass catchers and defensive backs.

What's happened roughly a week into NFL training camp? Gregg Rosenthal gets you up to speed with 16 things we've learned so far. 

How will the Cowboys respond after an injury-plagued 2020 season? Can the Eagles take flight under first-year head coach Nick Sirianni? Michael Baca provides a training camp preview for the NFC East, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch announces retirement after six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Network's David Carr: If Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott were in Green Bay Packers Jordan Love's shoes on Sunday, he'd have played just as well.

Watch every touchdown from the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL season.

Watch every defensive and special teams turnover from the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL season.

Watch a countdown of the 10 best highlight plays made by the Dallas Cowboys through the first nine weeks of the 2023 regular season.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch flies downhill for a tackle for a loss on San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.

Defensive end Dante Fowler strips New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch recovers it for a touchdown.

NFL Network's Jane Slater: Dallas Cowboys to re-sign linebacker Leighton Vander Esch to a two-year contract for 11 million.

NFL Network's Jane Slater examines the Dallas Cowboys' chance of re-signing linebacker Leighton Vander Esch in free agency.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch throws Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds to the turf with a one-handed tackle.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch nearly stuffs the Philadelphia Eagles' QB sneak attempt with a Troy Polamalu-esque leap over the pile.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch swarms Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the Cowboys' SIXTH sack of the game.

See what changes the Dallas Cowboys made to their roster this past off-season along with predictions on their best and worst case scenarios.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch REFUSES to let Deebo Samuel beyond chains on huge third-down stop.

Check out the players that had the most 90.0+ grades in the 2021 season according to Pro Football Focus

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch cashes in a tipped pass for an interception.

Check out every NFL player who received an individual-game grade of 90 or above from Pro Football Focus in Week 17 of the 2021 regular season.

See the highest graded players according to Pro Football Focus from Week 14 of the NFL season

Watch the best defensive plays by the Dallas Cowboys in the Week 14 matchup against the Washington Football Team.

See the highest graded players according to Pro Football Focus from Week 9 of the 2021 NFL season.

Watch the Dallas Cowboys' top plays vs. the Houston Texans during Preseason Week 2.

Take a look at an exclusive clip from the first episode of "Hard Knocks."

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch discusses his teams changes and competition on the defensive side of the ball.

NFL Network's Steve Mariucci discusses the Dallas Cowboys defense during training camp practice.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Dallas Cowboys passing on linebacker Leighton Vander Esch's fifth-year option.