In Week 5 vs. the 49ers, Dallas’ protection let up 42 factors. Throughout their earlier 4 video games, that they had solely let up a complete of 41 factors mixed. It was by far the Cowboys’ worst sport this season and one they wish to neglect. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch suffered a neck harm in Week 5 and is probably going headed to the IR.
With that, the Cowboys turned very skinny at LB. Dallas acted shortly and introduced veteran LB Rashaan Evans in for a exercise. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that Evans was visiting the Cowboys immediately for a free-agent go to. If all goes effectively, it could be a no brainer for Dallas to signal Evans to their follow squad.
Rashaan Evans is a veteran LB who generally is a good depth piece for the Cowboys whereas Leighton Vander Esch is out
Veteran linebacker Rashaan Evans is in Dallas immediately on a free agent go to with the #Cowboys, per supply. Former first-round choose might assist Dallas’ depth coming off Leighton Vander Esch harm.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) October 11, 2023
This offseason, Rashaan Evans signed with the Eagles’ follow squad. The 27-year-old was just lately launched and is in search of a brand new workforce to signal with. In 2022, Evans was with the Atlanta Falcons. He performed and began in all 17 video games final season, recording a career-high (159) tackles. Eighty-six of these had been solo tackles. With that type of manufacturing, it makes good sense for the Cowboys to no less than give him a shot.
Leighton Vander Esch suffered a neck harm within the fourth quarter of Dallas’ blowout loss to the 49ers. The 27-year-old has had points with neck accidents previously and the Cowboys will play it cautious. Vander Esch will probably be positioned on the IR sooner or later this week. Sadly, a neck harm precipitated him to overlook seven video games in 2019 after which three final season with a recurring neck drawback.
Cowboys are internet hosting former 1st-RD Choose, Rashaan Evans for a go to ✭ #dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/kYOBgVASte
— Dallas Cowboys Community (@TheCowboysNet) October 11, 2023
With how skinny the Cowboys are at LB, they’re contemplating transferring Micah Parsons round on protection. The All-Professional can play nearly anyplace on the sector, however he’s excelled as a pass-rusher the final two seasons. Nonetheless, Parsons did begin his profession as an off-ball LB. Relying on what route Dallas takes, they may make the most of Parsons’ talent set and proceed to maneuver him across the area.
