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Blue's strong preseason performance in Arizona keeps him in backup RB contention.
Blue played well in the preseason game against Arizona last week, putting him in contention for a roster spot at the backup running back position alongside other candidates like Phil Mafah and Israel Abanikanda.
Blue's strong Arizona preseason performance keeps him in the backup RB conversation.
Jayden Blue played well in the preseason game against Arizona, putting him in contention for a backup running back roster spot alongside Malik Davis, Phil Mafah, and Israel Abanikanda in a crowded depth chart behind starter Javonte Williams.
Blue losing snaps to Davis in Cowboys backfield competition.
Blue has lost ground to Malik Davis in the Cowboys backfield; while Blue retains better standalone value, Davis is currently the superior handcuff option to Javonte Williams.
Blue plummets 64 spots as Malik Davis wins RB2 job; last year's snap distribution confirms shift.
Zain Dhanani dropped Jaydon Blue 64 spots (No. 174 to No. 238) after Cowboys reporters indicated Malik Davis won the RB2 job. Blue did not play an offensive snap from Weeks 9 through 17 last season while Davis logged 147 snaps, including 31 pass-blocking snaps compared to six for Blue, making it difficult to dismiss Davis's claim to the role.
Blue is a candidate for Cowboys backup RB role in 2026 workload-sharing plan.
The source identifies Jaydon Blue as a potential backup running back candidate for the Cowboys in 2026, suggesting the team needs to find a runner capable of a 60/40 split on carries early in the regular season to manage Javonte Williams' workload.
Blue is a candidate for Cowboys' backup RB role in 2026.
Jaydon Blue is named as a potential candidate to serve as Javonte Williams' backup running back for the Cowboys in 2026, competing with Malik Davis, Phil Mafah, and external options. The source frames the backup role as critical to implementing a 60/40 carry split strategy to manage Williams' workload.
Blue is a deep-league stash with one-injury-away upside in Dallas.
Blue is categorized as a backup to stash in deep leagues; a less-hyped backup who is still one injury away from increased value.
Blue has one final preseason game to prove himself as Cowboys evaluate RB depth.
The running back still needs to prove himself heading into Friday's preseason finale against the Saints, which is described as the last chance to evaluate the Cowboys' running back room. Blue expressed confidence in his ability to make an impact, emphasizing his physicality and willingness to run between the tackles, not just in space or outside zone, as he works to perfect his game at every level including the passing game.
Year 2 RB Blue has final preseason game to prove himself before roster decisions.
Year 2 RB needing to prove himself with one final preseason game (Friday vs Saints) to evaluate. Blue is confident in his impact potential, emphasizing physicality and ability to run between the tackles, not just outside zone. Speaks to perfecting his game at every level including passing game.
Blue loses RB2 role to Davis, falls out of 53-man projection
Blue has been surpassed by Malik Davis on the depth chart as the RB2 behind Javonte Williams, dropping him out of the 53-man roster projection.
Blue lacks contingent value at RB54 ADP; not lead back if Williams misses time.
Blue was the starter last week with the Cowboys' second-team offense and ultimately played more snaps with the second unit than any other back in both games. However, he rotated with Malik Davis in preseason Week 2. If Blue is going to be involved in the backfield this year, it will be as a pass-catcher. The Cowboys are still looking for a more traditional backup between Davis and Mafah. If Javonte Williams misses time, the team is likely looking at a backfield by committee in which Blue is not the lead runner. Having already steamed up draft boards, Blue's lack of contingent value makes him a hard sell at an RB54 cost.
Blue's RB54 cost lacks contingent value despite second-team snap volume.
Blue has steamed up draft boards and is being selected at RB54, but his lack of contingent value makes him a hard sell. He played more snaps with the second unit than any other back in both preseason games, but his role is limited to pass-catching. If Javonte Williams misses time, the Cowboys will likely deploy a backfield by committee in which Blue is not the lead runner, severely limiting his upside at his current draft cost.
Blue's solid performance was overshadowed by Malik Davis taking the RB2 lead.
Was solid on the ground in preseason Week 2 (15 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD with a notable hurdle), but this represented a step back after working as the clear leader amongst the backups in the previous week; Malik Davis has now taken over as the RB2 frontrunner.
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Jaydon Blue's 0.83 YPRR shows limited efficiency despite route usage.
Jaydon Blue ran 18 routes across two preseason games, accumulating 15 receiving yards for a 0.83 yards per route run (YPRR), showing moderate route involvement but below-average efficiency for a running back.
Blue lost starting RB role to Malik Davis
Blue lost the starting running back role to Malik Davis in the Cardinals game.
Blue received 27 snaps but did not start at RB
Blue received 27 snaps at running back in the Arizona game but did not get the starting nod, with Malik Davis starting instead.
Blue lost backup role to Davis; depth chart status uncertain.
It appears premature to recognize second-year RB Jaydon Blue as the top backup to Javonte Williams in Dallas; Blue started ahead of Malik Davis in preseason week 1, but Davis started over Blue against the Cardinals on Saturday, indicating the backup role is unsettled.
Blue's 75 rushing yards keep him in RB2 mix with Davis
Blue took over on the third drive and then played through the end of the third quarter, taking 15 carries for 75 yards without any targets. He ultimately played 27 snaps compared to 14 for Davis. Blue did have success on the ground and was the one who started the first exhibition game, dominating snaps in the first half of that contest.
Blue leads in carries (15) after limited practice time, but Davis's versatility complicates RB depth
Blue led the team in carries with 15 attempts after missing joint practice against the Saints and limited practice reps leading up to the game. His 15 carries compared to 8 for Abanikanda and 5 for Davis show increased workload, though the source notes this doesn't tell the full RB competition story given Davis's strong performance in other phases.
Blue led team with 15 carries after missing practice time.
Blue returned to the field after missing joint practice against the Saints and led the team in carries with 15 carries, showing shiftiness on interior carries and acceleration around the corner, though the source notes this carry distribution doesn't tell the full RB competition story.
Blue trending down due to ball-security issues at camp.
Blue rotated with Davis in the first quarter, playing 28% of the snaps and handling 40% of the rushing attempts. He remained in the game well after Davis, playing into the third quarter. This comes on the heels of recent ball-security problems at camp. The source indicates Blue is TRENDING DOWN.
Blue improved with 75 yards on 15 carries to stay in roster mix.
The second-year running back posted 75 yards on 15 carries, displaying improved shiftiness, cutting ability, and patience compared to his prior week performance. The source notes he 'needed this to keep him in the running' for a roster spot with Davis solidifying one back position, and Blue showed 'more drive than he had shown last week.'
Blue's 75 yards on 15 carries keeps him in RB competition; shows improved patience.
The second-year running back delivered a strong performance to keep himself in the roster competition. Blue showed shiftiness, cut well, jumped over defenders, and displayed improved patience and drive compared to the previous week. He finished with 75 yards on 15 carries, a necessary showing given that Malik Davis has solidified one of the running back spots.
Blue was stopped for minimal gains by Cardinals linebackers.
Running back was stopped for minus three yards up the middle by LB Eku Leota in first quarter; also stopped for just six yards on third-and-14 by LB Owen Pappoe.
Blue shows athleticism with hurdle on Cardinals defender.
Jaydon Blue had a nice moment early in a Joe Milton-led drive when he hurdled a Cardinals defender, showing athleticism and contributing to the Cowboys' offensive success in the preseason game.
Blue makes highlight-reel hurdle in preseason action.
Jaydon Blue had a nice moment early in a Cowboys drive when he hurdled a Cardinals defender, showing offensive involvement and playmaking ability in the preseason.
Blue's preseason struggles and fumbling issues undermine his RB2 bid with Dallas.
Blue's Cowboys tenure has been disappointing; after playing in just five games during his rookie year, he was expected to cement himself as Dallas' RB2 during camp but has struggled with consistency and fumbling issues. In Dallas' first preseason game against Seattle, Blue got the most carries of any Cowboys running back but recorded just 19 yards on eight carries (2.4 Y/A), failing to be productive.
Blue's disappointing tenure continues with 2.4 Y/A in preseason debut.
Blue's Cowboys tenure has been disappointing to this point. After playing in just five games during his rookie year, he was expected to take a step forward and cement himself as Dallas' RB2 in Oxnard, but that has not happened. While he has shown some flashes during camp, Blue has struggled with consistency, and his fumbling habits have reared their ugly head once again. In Dallas' first preseason game against Seattle, Blue got the most carries of any Cowboys running back but was not productive, recording just 19 yards on eight carries (2.4 Y/A).
Blue must prove ground-attack effectiveness in preseason to earn roster consideration.
The second-year running back must prove effectiveness in live-action games to show the coaching staff he can provide an effective ground attack; potential and camp praise need to translate to preseason performance to earn a roster spot.