With Miles Sanders out, Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue will make his long-awaited NFL debut on Sunday. He will serve as the backup to Javonte Williams and could work as a kick returner with KaVontae Turpin also out with injury. “Very excited,” Blue said, via Tommy Yarrish of the team website. “I’ve waited my time. I’ve stayed patient. I always …
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Jaydon Blue ‘very confident’ heading into potential NFL debut vs. Jets
“It was a part of the plan. I’m just excited that I finally get to go out there and showcase my skills.” With KaVontae Turpin ruled out with a foot injury, Blue could also be utilized as a returner on special teams. The Cowboys haven’t tipped their hand as to who will return kickoffs and punts, but Blue is ready …
Read More »Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue set for NFL debut after ‘questionable decision’ on fashionable cleats causes blisters
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is set to make his long-awaited NFL debut this week against the New York Jets, but his path to the field nearly hit another snag because of a questionable cleat choice in practice. The fifth-round pick out of Texas had been inactive for the first four games of the season with an ankle …
Read More »First look at Jaydon Blue?
The combined records for the Cowboys and Jets are 1-6-1 – but there is no shortage of talent on both sides of the ball. Dallas might have a ton of injuries to deal with it, but there are still plenty of playmakers and the Jets can match that, especially with a pair of defensive stars. Here are the players we’ll …
Read More »Brian Schottenheimer explains why Jaydon Blue was a healthy scratch
Jaydon Blue was expected to compete for a starting job with the Cowboys after they turned over their running backs room. Instead, the fifth-round pick was a healthy scratch in Week 1. Blue, whose work habits were questioned in the offseason by a former Cowboys offensive assistant in the know, has not earned the right to play, coach Brian Schottenheimer …
Read More »DT Mazi Smith, RB Jaydon Blue are healthy scratches for Cowboys
As part of the Micah Parsons’ trade, the Cowboys added nose tackle Kenny Clark from Green Bay. They wouldn’t have had a need to acquire Clark if Mazi Smith had become what they expected. Smith has been a disappointment, and he became an even bigger one Thursday. The Cowboys made Smith a healthy scratch for Thursday night’s opener against the …
Read More »RB Jaydon Blue debuts, QB Joe Milton shows promise
ARLINGTON — With the rush of headlines that came on Thursday from off-the-field stuff, it would’ve been fair for some to forget the Dallas Cowboys actually had a game Friday. And, yes, while Micah Parsons drew attention for his pregame nachos and his in-game outfit choices — he didn’t wear his jersey on the sideline, for what it’s worth — …
Read More »Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue leaves with an ankle injury
Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue made his preseason debut Friday night and scored his first touchdown. But his night didn’t end the way he wanted it to end. The Cowboys have ruled out Blue with an ankle injury. It is the same right ankle/heel that he originally injured in an Aug. 7 training camp practice, according to the Cowboys …
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