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Rookie Jaydon Blue Breaks Into Cowboys’ First-Team Backfield

Parlaying pre-camp criticism into motivation, he gained first-team reps in a crowded backfield race for Dallas’s feature role.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (34) has emerged as a strong contender for one of two feature roles at the position in training camp.

Overview

  • On July 30, Blue took his first carries with Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ top offense during training camp in Oxnard.
  • Offensive coordinator Klayton Adams praised his growth, calling him “blossoming” and highlighting his explosive impact when he touches the ball.
  • Head coach Brian Schottenheimer acknowledged Blue’s slow spring start but commended his newfound “big-time competitive fire.”
  • After former assistant Glenn Smith branded him “borderline lazy,” Blue said the criticism “added fuel” and underpinned his standout camp.
  • Armed with sub-4.3-second speed and pass-catching versatility from his Pro Day, Blue now leads a competition with veterans Miles Sanders, Javonte Williams and Deuce Vaughn for a feature back spot.