The Philadelphia Eagles added a familiar name to their practice squad just after the Dallas Cowboys moved on from one of their rookie backs ahead of the regular season.
Jaydon Blue, the 5-foot-9 running back the Cowboys selected with the 149th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was waived Sunday and then signed by Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Former Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue, released Sunday, is signing with the Eagles practice squad,” Schefter reported on X/Twitter.
Blue’s first NFL season never really got rolling in Dallas. He played in only five games as a rookie, though he did leave a mark in Week 17 against the New York Giants. In the regular-season finale, he carried the ball 16 times for 64 yards and scored once.
For the year, Blue finished with 38 carries for 129 yards, one touchdown, and one fumble. He also logged 15 carries for 75 yards in the preseason before Dallas let him go. The former four-star high school recruit showed flashes, but his rushing style, a fumbling issue in training camp, and his trouble consistently shaking defenders made it hard for him to separate from the pack.
Now the Texas product gets a new landing spot, even if it’s on the practice squad. And for the Eagles, there’s at least something intriguing to work with: a second-year back with 4.3 speed from the 2025 NFL Combine and the ability to contribute as a pass catcher out of the backfield.
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