Twitter: Leighton Vander Esch underwent surgery on his neck

The Natural · Jan 14, 2020

mattjames2010 said:
I still can't believe people doubted his neck problems even BEFORE this season. Still unsure how something that he had since he was a child didn't pop up until well after the draft though. Who paid who to keep that quiet?

They knew. They just saw what they wanted to see.

plymkr · Jan 14, 2020

stasheroo said:
I think they were holding out hope that he might be able to play when they still had that fantasy about 'making the playoffs'.

What are "playoffs"?. I haven't heard that term much in the last 2 decades

Cowboysheelsreds053 · Jan 14, 2020

One LB retirement today is enough.

Beast_from_East · Jan 15, 2020

mattjames2010 said:
I still can't believe people doubted his neck problems even BEFORE this season. Still unsure how something that he had since he was a child didn't pop up until well after the draft though. Who paid who to keep that quiet?

It was actually well known before the draft that he had a neck issue, but the Cowboys decided to roll the dice anyways just like with Jaylon.

That is why he lasted to pick 19, if totally healthy with no neck issues he would have been a top 5 pick.

Little Jr · Jan 15, 2020

BotchedLobotomy said:
I guess I will ask the question......why did he wait until now? Why not a month or two ago?

I dont know the details, but coming from someone who had 15 surgeries in a year, and one of them being on my neck, you do everything you can to avoid surgery.

TheSport78 · Jan 15, 2020

I can’t believe they did fusion on him. It’s very likely that this will shorten his career.

Cowpolk · Jan 15, 2020

BotchedLobotomy said:
I guess I will ask the question......why did he wait until now? Why not a month or two ago?

Because

Chrisdd · Jan 15, 2020

Hoping for the best, we definitely need him!

CyberB0b · Jan 15, 2020

BotchedLobotomy said:
I guess I will ask the question......why did he wait until now? Why not a month or two ago?

Took that long to actually cut through his neck.

BigStar · Jan 15, 2020

mattjames2010 said:
I still can't believe people doubted his neck problems even BEFORE this season. Still unsure how something that he had since he was a child didn't pop up until well after the draft though. Who paid who to keep that quiet?

Not sure if you're mocking the FO but it was known. Some teams had him removed from their board due to the neck concern.

willia451 · Jan 15, 2020

TheSport78 said:
I can’t believe they did fusion on him. It’s very likely that this will shorten his career.

This. I had disc replacement in my neck for two discs. But that's only been an option for about 20 years or so. And for people whose condition is less serious than others. I have 95% mobility, no pain, and can do anything I want.

Fusion takes away mobility side to side and up and down. As much as 50% in some cases. The recovery time is much, much longer. And some physical activity is limited or not recommended afterwards due to the risk of re-injury.

I'm not going to sit here and say LVE is done. There is no way anyone knows that. But it does not sound encouraging.

ItzKelz · Jan 15, 2020

Well at least he doesnt have to worry about Kris Richard being a pain in the neck.....

Melonfeud · Jan 15, 2020

While being one of his biggest cheerleader's on the forum for him being drafted, I have pretty much colored him already "gone/ done" in his football playing career,,, was I wrong in touting the merits despite that of his obvious less than credentialed talents? I couldn't care about others opined views concerning that, an I wrong in already writing him off? Well, that's an obvious vested interest of concern , least ways I won't be forced to swallow the bitter pill of disappointment twice,,, best of luck& godspeed #55

Starforever · Jan 15, 2020

The Natural said:
They knew. They just saw what they wanted to see.

I would not speak too much on LVE's status, if I were you. I hear the hooves approaching. That was some neck stinger.

Hawkeye19 · Jan 15, 2020

TheSport78 said:
I can’t believe they did fusion on him. It’s very likely that this will shorten his career.

Where did it say they fused his neck? It wasn’t in the article on the OP. Not saying it didn’t happen— just haven’t seen where the procedure was described. Thanks

starfan1 · Jan 15, 2020

For those who believe LB is a strength I got swamp land in AZ to sell you.

it can be a strength if things fall right . I consider it our 3rd biggest concern at the moment behind DT and the secondary

BigStar · Jan 15, 2020

BigStar said:
Not sure if you're mocking the FO but it was known. Some teams had him removed from their board due to the neck concern.

Ya I'm late lol

atlantacowboy · Jan 15, 2020

BotchedLobotomy said:
I guess I will ask the question......why did he wait until now? Why not a month or two ago?

He was trying to force a new contract since it worked for DLaw last year.

big dog cowboy · Jan 15, 2020

BotchedLobotomy said:
I guess I will ask the question......why did he wait until now? Why not a month or two ago?

What's the rush? He will be 100% and ready to kick butt again well before training camp.

Fla Cowpoke · Jan 15, 2020

CowboysRule said:
"The hope was he could avoid surgery with rest, but opted for a non-invasive procedure to alleviate the nerve issues he had been dealing with."

Surgery on your neck and back are generally used as a last resort. If you have a disc injury, most doctors will tell you to live with it as long as you can because there are many risks and no guarantees of a full recovery.

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