Bleeding Green Nation on Jaydon Blue
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Blue's release may have been the most surprising of the Cowboys' running back decisions. The 2025 fifth-round pick entered camp with legitimate expectations of competing for the RB2 role behind Javonte Williams. His rookie season was underwhelming as he spent most of 2025 on the bench. This preseason, Blue showed flashes of the speed and explosiveness that made him an intriguing prospect. He finished the 2026 preseason with 23 carries for 94 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry, while adding two receptions for 15 yards.
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Fifth-round pick released after underwhelming rookie season and preseason
2025 fifth-round pick released by Cowboys after disappointing preseason performance. Blue entered camp with legitimate expectations of competing for the RB2 role behind Javonte Williams, but his rookie season was underwhelming as he spent most of 2025 on the bench. In the 2026 preseason, despite showing flashes of speed and explosiveness, Blue finished with 23 carries for 94 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two receptions for 15 yards, with no touchdowns and no defining moment to secure his roster spot. Dallas chose to claim Emari Demercado off waivers instead. Blue was subsequently signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad as a developmental change-of-pace and receiving option.
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