{"id":169760,"date":"2025-08-23T18:17:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/169760\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T18:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T18:17:10","slug":"jaydon-blue-injury-update-from-dallas-cowboys-rb-is-great-news-for-nfl-opener-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/169760\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaydon Blue injury update from Dallas Cowboys RB is great news for NFL opener status"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mhbd0qbet\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> rookie running back <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-jaydon-blue-scores-first-nfl-td-debut-mesmerizing-fans-second-effort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jaydon Blue made a strong impression<\/a> during his debut in the team&#8217;s final game of the 2025 <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL <\/a>preseason. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lcy5m8vhu\">Blue immediately made an impact by recording the opening tackle of the game as a member of Dallas&#8217; kickoff team. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9h0giyw7y\">The former <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Texas Longhorns<\/a> star also showed off his insane burst and change of direction, recording 25 yards rushing and one touchdown before <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-rookie-running-back-injured-late-in-preseason-finale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leaving the game early with an ankle injury<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8jt2wv9ku\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/dallas-cowboys-final-53-man-roster-prediction-following-nfl-preseason\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dallas Cowboys final 53-man roster prediction following preseason finale<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_uyv7ylfkk\">Blue was banged up and had been nursing an ankle injury throughout camp, so there was some concern from the fans, but it looks like the 2025 fifth-round <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/draft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NFL draft <\/a>pick should be good to go for the Week 1 regular season opener against the <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/eagles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons \" title=\"Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons  \/ Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fv7143bof\">After the game, Blue eased everyone&#8217;s tension by saying that he is not concerned and already feels good. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lmvs91gq5\">&#8220;It was the same ankle just got rolled up a little bit, but I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s nothing serious,&#8221; Blue said, via <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascowboys.com\/news\/jaydon-blue-looking-to-prove-he-s-more-than-a-speed-back-in-nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DallasCowboys.com<\/a>. &#8220;I&#8217;ve had ankle rolls plenty of times, but I feel good right now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_23buowxvl\"><strong>MORE: <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/brian-schottenheimer-gives-positive-update-jaydon-blue-injury-falcons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Brian Schottenheimer gives positive update on Jaydon Blue after injury vs. Falcons<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ljfjhc1vm\">While his stats weren&#8217;t mind-boggling, Blue did a lot of things well. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q1wd6ub3v\">He flashed his acceleration to hit the hole, was active in blitz-pickup, proving he wants to be more than a speed back, and not shying away from running up the gut of the defense. <\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility\" title=\"Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue goes through a drill during practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility  \/ Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sd0s12sxb\">Blue brings a dynamic to the Dallas offense that the team desperately needs, so hopefully he can take advantage of the two weeks until the regular season opener to avoid any setbacks early in the season. <\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 <\/strong><a class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Enjoy free coverage of the Cowboys from Dallas Cowboys on SI <\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0zbhm8cpw\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/5-winners-2-losers-dallas-cowboys-impressive-nfl-preseason-week-3-win-falcons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>5 winners, 2 losers in Cowboys impressive NFL Preseason Week 3 win over Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_l7faurwa5\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/micah-parsons-clears-confusion-training-table-saga-preseason-finale\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Micah Parsons clears up confusion of training table saga during Cowboys\u2019 preseason finale<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mzrneukqf\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1acf4gf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/cowboys\/news\/all-ufl-standout-strong-case-dallas-cowboys-53-man-roster-spot-nfl-preseason-finale\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>All-UFL standout makes case for Cowboys 53-man roster spot in 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