Overview

• Team medical clearance confirms Blue will play Friday against Atlanta, a plan he underscored by saying, “I’m playing.”
• He practiced fully on Tuesday without limitations and said he feels back to himself after the layoff.
• The rookie suffered a heel/ankle bone bruise on Aug. 7 in Oxnard when a teammate stepped on his foot, keeping him out nearly two weeks.
• Before the setback, the fifth-round pick from Texas earned first-team reps and flashed receiving versatility with standout camp plays.
• His availability impacts a tight competition with Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Phil Mafah, Malik Davis and Deuce Vaughn as Dallas evaluates a run game that sagged against Baltimore ahead of the Sept. 4 opener.