‘Significant loss’: Dallas’ Vander Esch won’t return Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch’s season is over because of a neck injury, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday.

Sources: LB Vander Esch faces 4-6 week absence Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is looking at a 4-6 week absence because of a neck strain suffered in Sunday’s loss, sources told ESPN.