RELEASED Cowboys release Leighton Vander Esch

[TRUTH87]

 

[Zordon]

@WillieBeamen's boy.

 

[CowboyChris]

good luck to LVE, we all knew it was coming

 

[JBS]

Cap implications ?

 

[MountaineerCowboy]

Just retire, LVE.

 

[khiladi]

What’s the difference between retiring and being released as far as contracts go? Are all those that retire are released or what?

 

[jgboys1]

This looks like more of an, "all out", type of scenario.

 

[NFCBeasts]

Sad ending

I really liked LVE

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Sad but for the best

 

[DuncanIso]

good luck to LVE, we all knew it was coming

He was a tough LB.

Solid player.

 

[DuncanIso]

What’s the difference between retiring and being released as far as contracts go? Are all those that retire are released or what?

He might continue his career with another team later.

 

[Captain-Crash]

wasted a 1 on an injured guy, and everybody is crying about trading a 4 for a backup. smh, really

 

[Mr_437]

So does this help the cap? Because LVE is still probably retiring.

 

[SexyDexy52]

I wonder if LVE was playing chicken with the organization to see who would blink 1st... I'm not sure but I think he would get more $ if he is released as opposed to retiring.

 

[boysfanindc]

Who has had a better off season than us?

 

[SinceDayOne]

He tried. He really tried. Played and worked hard when healthy. Thanks LVE. Now go have a great rest of your life.

 

[Motorola]

A Cowboys "Comet" who during his rookie season was at his brightest.
But his significant injuries - that began in college, then continued into his NFL career - resulted in him flaming out after a half-dozen years.
To Leighton Vander Esch aka "The Wolf Hunter" - thank you for your contributions as a Cowboys player - your effort and enthusiasm will be appreciated by many fans.

 

[Davidlee1973]

wasted a 1 on an injured guy, and everybody is crying about trading a 4 for a backup. smh, really

Lve was not a waste. He contributed with everything he had. always played hard. He was better in the run game than he gets credit for. He never got in trouble. I will have nothing but positive memories or LVE

 

[Jayinem]

So does this help the cap? Because LVE is still probably retiring.

Vander Esch's release means the Cowboys save at least $2.15 million against the 2024 cap and that money is available immediately. He was set to make $3 million in base salary and another $147k in roster bonuses.

 

[zrinkill]

Lve was not a waste. He contributed with everything he had. always played hard. He was better in the run game than he gets credit for. He never got in trouble. I will have nothing but positive memories or LVE

I mean look who posted that ....... guy is just here to be "edgy"