From Leon Washington to Zac Stacy to Chris Carson, Brian Schottenheimer has an extensive history of surprising early-career RBs within his offenses. More recently, Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle fit the bill. Could one of Blue (Round 5 selection) or Phil Mafah (Round 7) be next up? Blue brings an explosive element that is otherwise lacking in the Dallas backfield, and he flashed exciting receiving skills during limited action at Texas. The early-season backfield split might feature a lot of Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, but keep an eye on Blue's usage as the season progresses. His collegiate film showed a player with occasional creativity and patience to pair with blistering speed -- that type of skill set could be really fun when paired up with a Cowboys offensive line that might create some big lanes in the zone-running game. Blue's lack of competition in Dallas will lead to him being drafted as early as Round 8. He is a boom-or-bust player in that range.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Diagnosed with low-ankle sprain
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Blue suffered a low-ankle sprain in Friday's preseason win over Atlanta, though he's hopeful to be able to play Week 1, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.comreports.
Blue suggested after the exhibition contest that he wasn't worried about the injury, but the diagnosis of a sprain casts at least some doubt about his availability for the regular-season opener. The rookie out of Texas is slated to be part of a Dallas backfield that also includes veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders (shoulder), though with both Sanders and Blue currently dealing with injuries, the Cowboys may need to call upon Deuce Vaughn, Phil Mafah and/or Malik Davis for some early-season work.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Not returning Friday
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Blue won't return to Friday's preseason game versus the Falcons due to a right ankle injury, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Blue hauled in a screen pass from Will Grier early in the fourth quarter and stayed down after being tackled, before making his way to the sideline under his own power and heading to the blue medical tent to be evaluated. Not longer afterward, the rookie fifth-rounder was ruled out, finishing his night with 25 rushing yards and a TD on nine carries and his lone reception wiped out by a penalty. Blue has been competing for a role in a Cowboys backfield that also includes Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, both of whom were DNPs on Friday.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Back at practice
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Blue (heel) participated in Tuesday's training camp practice, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Blue missed the Cowboys' first two preseason games while recovering from a bruised heel, but his participation in team drills Tuesday indicates that he could be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Falcons. The rookie fifth-round pick saw some work with the first-team offense prior to his injury, and once he's fully healthy, he'll compete against Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders and fellow rookie Phil Mafah for snaps out of the backfield.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Could play Saturday
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Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Monday that Blue (heel) is expected to make "significant progress" in his recovery this week and could be available for Saturday's preseason game against the Ravens, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
During Thursday's practice, Blue suffered a bone bruise in his heel, an injury that kept him from suiting up for Dallas' exhibition opener against the Rams. It's encouraging, though, that the rookie fifth-round pick has a chance to get back on the field in time to log preseason action this weekend. He's competing with Javonte Williams, fellow rookie Phil Mafah and Miles Sanders (knee), the latter of whom also could return versus the Ravens, for touches in an unsettled backfield. Jon Machota of The Athletic reports that Williams remains in the lead for the No. 1 role, however.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: MRI reveals bruised heel
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Blue underwent an MRI following his early exit from Thursday's practice that revealed a bone bruise in his heel, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Blue described it as an ankle injury earlier Thursday, but testing has honed in on its true nature after he was stepped on by a teammate. Fellow RB Miles Sanders has been dealing with a knee bruise, which leaves Javonte Williams as the lone healthy member of the trio vying for most of the backfield work for the Cowboys in 2025. Beyond Williams, Deuce Vaughn, Hunter Luepke and Phil Mafah are the Dallas backs that aren't banged-up at the moment.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Departs practice early
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Blue (lower body) spent time in the injury tent Thursday before walking off the field under his own power, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Blue took a big hit during 11-on-11 work and appears to now have ended Thursday's practice early, which leaves his availability uncertain for Saturday's preseason opener against the Rams. The rookie fifth-round pick has recently earned practice opportunities with the first-team offense and is competing for standing in an uncertain Cowboys backfield, where veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders represent his primary competition for touches.
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Cowboys' Jaydon Blue: Looking good so far
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Blue is having a strong first week of training camp, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Sunday that he's been impressed by Blue's speed, his "dynamic playmaking ability" and "the professionalism he's shown at this camp," per Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site. The last part of the quote may be a veiled reference to when former Cowboys assistant coach Glenn Smith using the term "borderline lazy" to describe Blue in mid-July. That minor controversy aside, everything seems to be going well for Blue at his initial NFL training camp, although early reports still point to veterans Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams getting most of the first-team snaps.
