Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch done for year, will undergo neck surgery

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will undergo a “minimally invasive” neck surgery in the coming weeks to fix a lingering nerve issue, and will miss the rest of the season, according to the Dallas Morning News. Vander Esch has missed the Cowboys' last five games with a bulging disk after taking a shot in their Oct. 20 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and has been listed as “week to week” ever since. The surgery is set to take place sometime next month, and Vander Esch should be fully healthy in plenty of time for training camp next summer.

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