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Cowboys Rookie Jaydon Blue Set for Week 5 Debut vs. Jets After Cleat Blister Scare

Coaches credit improved consistency for the rookie’s first call-up after a month of scratches.

Overview

  • With Miles Sanders out, Blue will dress Sunday and slot in behind Javonte Williams, with potential kick-return duties while KaVontae Turpin is sidelined.
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said activation was trending this week and praised Blue’s steadier practices after challenging him on consistency.
  • Blue developed blisters Thursday wearing Louis VuittonNike cleats, changed footwear, finished practice, and has no availability concerns, per the coach.
  • Owner Jerry Jones said it is more than likely Blue plays, reinforcing internal optimism about his readiness for his first regular-season snaps.
  • The fifth-round pick dealt with ankle and heel issues in the preseason and was inactive Weeks 1–4 before this opening in the backfield rotation.