ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys received off on the incorrect foot earlier than their wild card loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch’s identify was misspelled on the again of his No. 55 jersey throughout pregame warmups. The “c” and “s” have been transposed in his final identify. Vander Esch was nonetheless sporting the botched jersey within the recreation.
The fourth-year participant is within the closing 12 months of his rookie contract after the Cowboys didn’t train the fifth-year choice of their first-round decide from 2018. Vander Esch was the nineteenth total selection.
Whereas his future with the Cowboys stays a query, Vander Esch has had a strong season enjoying within the shadow of linebacker Micah Parsons, who shattered the membership rookie file with 13 sacks. Parsons is a favourite to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Yr.
The Cowboys and 49ers are renewing a playoff rivalry that’s been dormant for 27 years since they performed in three consecutive NFC championship video games.
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