NFL players are often in the spotlight, but what if their parents are creating headlines? Well, that’s the case with former Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. For those who missed it, Esch’s parents are splitting up after his father was arrested on allegations brought against him by his wife. Wait, WHAT?

Who is Leighton Vander Esch’s dad?

When it comes to being concerned about his kid’s careers, Darwin Vander Esch is an excellent father. He was really worried when Leighton Vander Esch made his debut in the NFL. Darwin revealed this an interview how, “We were so worried that the crowd would be caught off-guard when his name was called.” The LB’s father believed that having an uncommon name would cause the crowd to boo his son. But we’re all aware that this never happened.

While Darwin Vander Esch has been close to the former NFL player, it appears that the previous few weeks have not gone well for him. The man is facing charges brought by her own wife. But what exactly are these allegations? Actually, Leighton Vander Esch’s mother claims that Darwin attempted to suffocate her following a small altercation. Darwin not only threw his arms around her neck, but he was also trying to squeeze as hard as possible. What!

All of this is really shocking, and a case has been officially filed against LB’s father. And the case is pretty strong because of his mother’s great image. But who is she?

Who is Mama Esch?

Sandra Vander Esch is clearly a proud mother, as evidenced by her social media posts. She has undoubtedly played an essential role in Leighton Vander Esch’s professional development. While she played a huge role in the former NFL’s player life, there is not much information about her professional life or education.

As of right now, she is going through a terrible phase in her life due to an ongoing dispute with her spouse. According to TMZ, Sandra Vander Esch and Darwin Vander Esch had an argument in a bar near their home. This led to a big dispute in which Darwin “was pushing and squeezing, not letting her talk or breathe. This lasted for around 10-15 seconds until Sandy was available to pry Darwin’s hands off her neck.”

Oh man, this isn’t looking good. But it doesn’t end here! This incident occurred on December 1st, and Sandra submitted an official complaint the following day. Darwin was arrested the same day, and on December 17th, Leighton Vander Esch’s mother made another significant move. She decided to file an appeal for divorce, which garnered a lot of attention.

While everything is going on like a nightmare, the former LB hasn’t made many statements. Although, behind the scenes, Leighton Vander Esch would have been supporting her mother, or even his entire family. His specific significance in Sandra’s decision is still unknown. We can all wait for additional stories about the Esch family and what will happen in the future. The court date for the case has yet to be revealed to the public, but a hearing is scheduled to take place soon. So stay tuned for more updates.