The Philadelphia Eagles are making a move, adding running back Jaydon Blue to their practice squad right after the Cowboys waived him on Sunday. Adam Schefter from ESPN dropped the news, confirming Blue is heading to Philly. This is a fresh start for a guy who saw his time in Dallas end abruptly.
Dallas Said Goodbye After a Rough Rookie Year
Blue was a Cowboys’ fifth-round pick back in 2025, but his rookie campaign didn’t exactly light up the stat sheet. Dude was a healthy scratch for a staggering 12 games. That’s a lot of Sundays watching from the sidelines, you know? When he did get on the field, he managed 38 carries for 129 yards and just one touchdown. You can tell that wasn’t exactly what Dallas was hoping for from a draft pick. Even Coach Brian Schottenheimer gave Blue a shoutout for his “growth in maturity” in 2026, but let’s be real, that wasn’t enough to keep his spot on the 53-player roster. Tough break, but that’s the NFL.
Eagles’ RB Room Gets a New Face for Development
So, what’s the deal for Blue in Philadelphia? He’s joining an Eagles running back group that already has some serious talent with Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley all on the main roster. This practice squad signing signals the Eagles are betting on Blue’s potential, hoping to develop him without the immediate pressure of a 53-man spot. It’s a low-risk, potentially high-reward play for them. Blue gets a new system, a new chance to prove that maturity Schottenheimer talked about, and a shot to maybe, just maybe, turn those 38 carries into a whole lot more. It’s on him now to make it count.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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