Jaydon Blue news
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The gist
Cowboys waived running back Jaydon Blue on Aug 30, 2026. The 2025 fifth-round pick's release surprises after a strong preseason.
Background
Jaydon Blue, a 2025 fifth-round pick from Texas, had a rough rookie year with only five games and 129 rushing yards. He was a preseason hype darling in 2025 but struggled with a Louis Vuitton cleats incident and inconsistency. This offseason he matured and impressed in training camp, leading many to expect him to make the 53-man roster as the backup to Javonte Williams. However, the Cowboys decided to waive him during final roster cuts.
How it unfolded
- 2025 seasonBlue played in five games, gaining 129 yards on 38 carries, with a touchdown in the season finale against the Giants.
- 2026 offseasonBlue said he matured and focused on special teams, aiming to become active on game days.
- Aug 22, 2026Blue had a productive preseason game against the Cardinals, hurdling a defender.
- Aug 24, 2026Blue spoke about his physicality and Year 2 goals, saying he is a 'different person' now.
- Aug 30, 2026The Cowboys waived Blue as part of final roster cuts, a surprising move given his preseason performance.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Fantasy analysts saw Blue as a potential RB2 behind Javonte Williams but not a threat to his workload.
- Public
- Some fans and media expressed surprise at the cut, given Blue's strong preseason and improved maturity.
Still unverified
The exact reason for the waiver is not officially stated; reports only say he was waived as part of cuts.