The Philadelphia Eagles officially waived running back Jaydon Blue on Tuesday, a move that is becoming something of a tradition for the young back. This latest roster shuffle means the Eagles now have two open spots, which is big news considering who might be coming back for them.
Blue’s Rocky Road in Philly
Blue was a third-string option in the backfield, chilling behind Saquon Barkley and Elijah Mitchell. Let’s be real, the coaching staff wasn’t exactly showing a ton of trust in the guy for offense, mostly just trotting him out during garbage time. He did try his hand at kick returns, but a mere 22.3 average isn’t exactly setting the league on fire.
His time with the Eagles has been a bit of a carousel. Picture this:
* September 1: Signed to the practice squad.
* October 17: Called up to the active roster.
* October 20: Waived.
* October 22: Back on the practice squad.
* October 28: Back on the active roster.
* November 10: Waived again.
Dude couldn’t catch a break, it seems like he was living out of a suitcase at the facility. This kind of back-and-forth really tells you all you need to know about where he stood with the team.
What Blue’s Departure Actually Means For The Backfield
So, why now? This move isn’t just about Jaydon Blue. His exit could totally signal that Tank Bigsby and/or Will Shipley are finally healthy enough to get back on the field. Both of those guys are eligible to be activated from injured reserve, and having open roster spots is exactly what you need to make that happen.
The Eagles are on their bye week right now, so they aren’t exactly rushing to open those 21-day practice windows for the IR crew. But with Blue gone and the earlier trade of Jordan Davis, they have two prime spots ready to roll. You have to wonder if they’re just waiting for next week’s practice to officially get those guys back into the mix.
What’s next for Blue? Maybe another practice squad stint if he clears waivers, but for the Eagles, it’s all about who steps up to fill those now-vacant spots and solidify that backfield for the rest of the season.
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Originally reported by Bleeding Green Nation.
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