"In the final game of the 2025 season, Cowboys fans got a glimpse of why Blue was highly-touted in the draft. In Week 18 against the New York Giants, Blue rushed 16 times for 64 yards and a touchdown. Blue's ability to generate explosive plays on the ground or as a receiver were never an issue, but his ability to pass protect, take care of the football, and take the Monday through Saturday stuff seriously seemed to be."
"Head coach Brian Schottenheimer spoke multiple times about Blue needing to be more consistent in practice in order to earn a jersey on gameday. We saw multiple times last year how seriously first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer took the missing curfew, meetings, and/or not being consistent in practices."
"Heading into the 2025 season, the Cowboys had veteran running back Miles Sanders to lean on as a trustworthy backup option to Javonte Williams. Heading into training camp in 2026, there are no standouts to earn the backup running back job behind Williams. Blue's skillset is a perfect complement to Williams, and his ability to impact the game as both a runner and receiver would be an excellent addition to the Cowboys offense that could use more explosive gains from their running game."
"The window for more playing time for Blue in year two is currently wide open. The Cowboys did not sign a veteran running back in free agency, and they did not spend a draft pick on the position in the 2026 NFL draft. Could that be a sign that the team thinks Blue is ready"
Jaydon Blue was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft and entered his rookie season with high expectations. Reports before training camp raised concerns about professionalism and maturity, and those concerns appeared to affect his opportunities. He played in only five healthy games after recovering from a preseason ankle injury, with limited options behind Javonte Williams. In Week 18 of the 2025 season against the New York Giants, Blue produced 16 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown. His explosive ability as a runner and receiver was evident, while pass protection, ball security, and consistent preparation were questioned. The Cowboys did not add another running back in free agency or the 2026 draft, leaving a wide-open path for more playing time.
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