The Dallas Cowboys reportedly hit the waiver wire hard on Sunday, cutting running back Jaydon Blue and leaving their backfield looking mighty thin. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news, signaling a pretty big shift for their offense right out of the gate in the regular season. This isn’t just a minor tweak, folks; it’s a clear signal that the Cowboys are shaking things up.
Two Backs Out, Three Remaining
Blue isn’t the only one out the door. Phil Mafah also got the axe, which means two running backs are gone from the roster in one day. What’s left? The Cowboys are now rolling with Javonte Williams, Malik Davis, and Israel Abanikanda as their primary options at the position. Three guys. That’s it. You gotta wonder if that’s enough horsepower to get through the grind of a full season, especially this early on.
What’s Next for the Backfield?
Honestly, it would be wild if the Cowboys just stuck with this trio. The word on the street, and it makes total sense, is that the team is probably going to look to bulk up this position. We’re talking free agency or a trade. They’ve got to find someone to come in and add some depth, some fresh legs, some insurance. Because with only three guys, one injury could completely derail their running game, and nobody wants that. This is the regular season, and every move counts.
It’ll be interesting to see who they target to fill that void. Cowboys fans better keep an eye on the wire because this situation is far from settled.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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