Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue faces unfortunate setback with ankle injury before season start.
Blue made his NFL preseason debut with nine carries for 25 yards and a 1-yard touchdown run before getting injured on a tackle by Falcons’ Simeon Barrow. The injury, occurring on a 6-yard catch, forced Blue out of the game and jeopardizes his chances of securing a starting role in Week 1. This setback comes after Blue had just returned to practice following a previous injury to his heel, which may be related to his current ankle issue. With the Cowboys looking for a new starting running back after letting Rico Dowdle go, Blue’s absence opens up opportunities for veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders to step up and fill the void.