Cowboys release Michael Gallup, Leighton Vander Esch
FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas Cowboys have released wide receiver Michael Gallup and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch.
Both have spent their entire careers with the Cowboys.
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Vander Esch has dealt with injuries in recent seasons, including neck injuries in 2019 and last season.
The 28-year-old signed a new two-year contract before last season, but his latest neck injury marked the end of his time with the Cowboys.
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Vander Esch has been on the IR since he injured his neck in the Oct. 8 game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Gallup had been given permission to find a trade partner, but was released after not being able to find trade interest from another team.
The 28-year-old also dealt with an injury, a torn ACL suffered in 2021, and has not been the same since.
Both of these moves should open cap space for the Cowboys to make free agent signings or trades.