The Cowboys (3-1) play the New York Giants (1-3) in the last of three consecutive home games Sunday. I have nothing but respect for him.”Smith’s release touched a nerve with fellow linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, teammates since they went to the playoffs together in 2018. Vander Esch said Smith gave a statement to defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to read to the players he left behind. “Yeah, it’s a tough situation.”Vander Esch, whose own future with the Cowboys beyond this season is in question, said he found out about Smith’s release on social media after getting texts asking him about it. The impact was clear on Vander Esch, who said he hadn’t talked to Smith and wanted to let things “die down” first.

Source: thestar October 06, 2021 22:07 UTC