Dallas Cowboys Waive Running Back Jaydon Blue

The Dallas Cowboys have placed running back Jaydon Blue on waivers, ending his tenure with the team after the 2025 draft class. The move was reported by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter and confirmed by multiple outlets. Alongside Blue, seventh-round rookie Phil Mafah was also waived as the club trimmed its roster to the 53-man limit.

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Blue was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. His rookie season saw limited action: he appeared in five games, recording 38 carries for 129 yards and one touchdown, and caught a single pass for five yards. However, the player entered the 2025 season as a Week 1 healthy scratch, a decision that set the tone for a disappointing rookie campaign with only 39 touches total.

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During the 2025 preseason, Blue posted his strongest performance, leading the Cowboys with 94 yards on 23 carries (averaging 4.1 yards per touch) and adding two receptions for 15 yards. Despite this, he failed to secure the backup running-back role behind starter Javonte Williams, with veteran Malik Davis retaining the No. 2 spot.

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• 2024 regular season (rookie year): 38 carries, 129 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD, 1 reception for 5 yards.

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• 2025 preseason: 23 carries, 94 rushing yards (4.1 yd/carry), 2 receptions for 15 yards.

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• Age: 22 years.

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• Draft position: 5th-round pick, 2025 NFL Draft.

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These figures illustrate Blue’s limited usage in the regular season contrasted with a modestly productive preseason.

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Coach Schottenheimer’s early-season comments praised Blue’s athletic traits, but his assessment shifted as training camp progressed, ultimately leading to the waiver decision. The Cowboys’ front office has not issued a formal statement regarding the waiver, but analysts note that clearing waivers could allow the team to retain Blue on the practice squad or that another franchise may claim him.

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If Blue clears waivers, the Cowboys are expected to consider adding him to their practice squad, preserving him as a potential depth option. Conversely, his preseason production may attract interest from other NFL teams seeking a change-of-pace back. The roster situation at running back now lists Javonte Williams, Malik Davis, and Israel Abanikanda as the primary options, with the possibility of further moves in free agency or via trade to bolster the position.

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