Cowboys Offer 'Optimistic And Hopeful' Jaydon Blue Outlook As NFL Debut Awaits

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue was beginning to flash in training camp and work his way up the depth chart before injury struck.

A bruised heel/ankle has seen Jaydon sidelined for the past couple of weeks, with the coaching staff and fanbase eager to see him in a preseason outing.

While Blue has been progressing, we get the sense Dallas is playing the cautious game with a player they hope will be a weapon for Brian Schottenheimer's offense in 2025.

But how is Blue going in his rehab ahead of the third and final preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons?

“Trending positively,” Schottenheimer said. “Again, we'll see how he does, but hopeful that he can get out there and play, but again, I'll get some more updates, I'm optimistic and hopeful that he plays.”

So, that is a positive, but it doesn't move the needle one way or another when it comes to whether or not Blue takes some snaps against the Falcons.

The running back is still jumbled with Javonte Williams looming as the starter, but behind him, it is up for grabs with Blue, Miles Sanders, Phil Mafah, Malik Davis, and Deuce Vaughn all fighting for snaps.

Blue does feel like the one with the most to gain, and if he does play against the Falcons and flashes his trademark speed and receiving ability, he will nail down a roster spot, if he hasn't already.

But the Cowboys would ideally like to see Blue in action before rolling him out in Week 1 against the defending champs, which still feels like a possibility.