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The Cowboys carried only two active RBs (plus FB Hunter Luepke) into Thursday night's game against the Eagles, and Javonte Williams dominated the work. He played 47 (of 61) offensive snaps vs. just 11 for No. 2 RB Miles Sanders. Williams also carried 15 times to Sanders' four and ran 27 pass routes to Sanders' 3, according to Pro Football Focus. Williams tallied a 15-54-2 rushing line in the loss, adding 2 receptions for 10 yards on three targets.

Dallas Cowboys' rookie RB Jaydon Blue will not play in the Cowboys' season opener on Thursday in Philadelphia.

Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue is not listed on the Week 1 injury report and will play in Thursday night's opener vs. the Eagles. The rookie suffered a low-ankle sprain in the preseason finale but was a full participant in practice all week. He's not a recommended Week 1 fantasy starter but could eventually emerge as the top option in Dallas' backfield. Blue should be rostered in all fantasy leagues of 12+ teams.

The Dallas Cowboys listed Javonte Williams as the starting RB on their first depth chart of the season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Miles Sanders was listed as RB2, with rookie Jaydon Blue as RB3.

The Cowboys have placed rookie RB Phil Mafah on injured reserve, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.

Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue suffered a low-ankle sprain in the preseason finale and is "hopeful" to be ready for Week 1, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. We'll keep you updated on Blue's status leading up to the opener. He won't be a viable Week 1 fantasy play. The important thing is that he avoided a significant injury. The rookie remains a nice bench stash with a chance to earn a sizable role over the course of the season.

Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue injured his right ankle in Friday night's preseason game. He and HC Brian Schottenheimer didn't sound too concerned about the injury afterward. Blue carried nine times for 25 yards and a score before exiting.

Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue (ankle) returned to practice on Tuesday. He wound up missing 11 days with what was reported as a bone bruise. Blue was building momentum before going down, working in with the first-team offense. None of Dallas' other RBs stepped up in his absence. Blue still has a shot to earn a role right out of the gate and is an upside bench stash.

Cowboys’ RB Miles Sanders, who had been sidelined with a knee issue, returned to practice on Tuesday, according to Todd Archer of ESPN.

Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue left practice Thursday with an ankle injury. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that he said he's "fine" after practice, but also that Blue's availability for Saturday's preseason opener is uncertain.

Cowboys HC Brian Schottenheimer compared rookie RB Jaydon Blue to Darren Sproles. "He reminds me of the quickness and acceleration of Darren Sproles," Schottenheimer said. "And I don’t use that lightly. Darren was freaky with his quickness and acceleration and speed, and I think Jaydon has some of those traits, in terms of he’s electric when he gets the ball.

Rookie RB Jaydon Blue took reps with the Cowboys' first-team offense during Wednesday’s practice, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Cowboys RB Phil Mafah has caught the eye of HC Brian Schottenheimer since the pads went on in training camp. "The guy Phil Mafah... I'm starting to feel him," Schottenheimer said. "I'm starting to feel Phil."

The Cowboys selected Texas RB Jaydon Blue with the 149th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Blue was expected to be the next big Texas RB after sophomore CJ Baxter went down with an injury. However, struggles with his vision early in 2024 led to a pass-catching role for the former four-star recruit. Blue also struggled with ball security, fumbling five times in ‘24 (and twice in '23). Blue still excelled in his receiving role and peaked with a 146-yard, two-TD receiving performance in the College Football Playoff vs. Clemson. Blue ran a 4.38 forty at the NFL Combine, despite nursing a torn groin muscle. His 4.25 Pro Day time may be more accurate to his actual speed.