The Dallas Cowboys made a move that stings a bit. They waived their fifth-round pick, Jaydon Blue, just days before the season starts. Now, the Philadelphia Eagles are moving fast to claim him. This isn’t a slow process. It is a direct swap of talent between rivals.
From Dallas to Philly in a Flash
The timeline here is tight. Blue played only five games for Dallas as a rookie. He finished that short run with 38 carries for 129 yards and one score. Those numbers came mostly in the final game against the Giants. Despite the limited time, his speed stands out. He ran a 4.3-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Combine. That speed is exactly what teams want.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the move on X. “Former Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue, released Sunday, is signing with the Eagles practice squad,” Schefter reported. The deal is a practice squad contract. It is not a starting role yet. But getting on the field in green and white is a big step for the 22-year-old. He was the third-string back in Dallas behind Javonte Williams and Malik Davis.
A Big Price Tag for a Small Stint
Dallas signed Blue to a four-year, $4.63 million deal last April. That was a solid investment for a fifth-rounder. The team selected him with the 149th overall pick. They hoped he would grow into a key piece. Instead, they cut him to make room on the roster. Ahead of the 2026 season, Larry Brown Sports reported that Blue faced final roster cuts.
Now he lands in Philadelphia. The Eagles need depth. They got a player with elite speed for a low-risk spot. Blue had one fumble in his rookie year. That is a concern, but his speed makes up for it. He can stretch the field in a way others cannot. If he stays healthy, he could be a useful weapon for the Eagles offense.
The Cowboys lost a player who could have helped them. They took a chance on his potential, but it didn’t pan out quickly. Now they watch him play for their biggest rival. That is the nature of the NFL. One team’s cut is another team’s find. The Eagles made a smart play to grab him before anyone else could.
