The Dallas Cowboys have one of the most well known logos in the world.  The Cowboys star can be recognized no matter where you go.  That goes for their player alumni as well.  It is a tight nit group that keeps up with each other.

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One of those alumni is currently going through a tough situation.

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“This Is Horrible” Former Cowboys Star Dealing With Domestic Abuse

Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) in action during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

After allegedly being strangled by his father, the mother of former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch has filed for divorce:

Darwin Vander Esch has been accused of strangling his wife, Sandra Vander Esch, at their home in Idaho on December 1. Darwin was arrested for attempted strangulation and battery.

According to TMZ, which cites court documents, Sandra filed for a split the following day.

Darwin allegedly got rough with Sandra after they started an argument at a bar and put his hands around her throat “for around 10-15 seconds… pushing and squeezing.” 

It’s understood that he did not release her, and she had to free herself from his grasp on her own. According to the report, Sandra was also pushed to the ground and was later locked out of their house.

 

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Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) celebrates during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Sep 18, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) celebrates during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Here is a look at Vander Esch’s stats:
Def Interceptions Fumbles Tackles
Season Age Team Lg Pos G GS Int Yds IntTD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds FRTD Sk Comb Solo Ast TFL QBHits Sfty AV Awards
2018 21 DAL NFL RLB 16 11 2 56 0 28 7 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 140 102 38 2 1 0 11 PB,AP-2
2019 22 DAL NFL RLB 9 9 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0.5 72 43 29 1 1 0 5
2020 23 DAL NFL MLB 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1.0 60 32 28 1 1 0 5
2021 24 DAL NFL RLB 17 16 1 7 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 77 48 29 4 1 0 8
2022 25 DAL NFL MLB 14 14 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 90 54 36 4 1 0 7
2023 26 DAL NFL LB 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 1 0.0 30 17 13 1 0 0 3
6 Yrs 71 65 3 63 0 28 13 3 0 2 11 1 3.5 469 296 173 13 5 0 39
17 Game Avg 17 16 1 15 0 28 3 1 0 0 3 0 0.8 112 71 41 3 1 0 9
Jul 27, 2022; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jul 27, 2022; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (55) during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports