The Dallas Cowboys made one of the more surprising decisions during the NFL's final round of roster cuts, moving on from running backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah. The two young players entered the offseason competing for a larger role, but neither survived the battle for a place behind the team's top option.
Blue and Mafah were part of a three-way competition with Malik Davis for the No. 2 running back job. Dallas ultimately chose Davis, leaving the two younger ball carriers without roster spots and creating a notable shakeup in a position group that appeared unsettled throughout the offseason.
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Teammates celebrate with Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (34) after he scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Blue's release was particularly surprising because the Cowboys selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 draft. The former Texas standout spent only one season with the organization, and his departure ended a short tenure that began with expectations he could eventually develop into a meaningful contributor.
Mafah also entered the league with draft pedigree, though Dallas invested less in him as a seventh-round selection. His rookie season included limited opportunities, producing 18 rushing yards and a touchdown on five carries while adding two receptions for 11 yards, but those flashes were not enough to secure his return.
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Blue and Mafah were part of a three-way competition with Malik Davis for the No. 2 running back job. Dallas ultimately chose Davis, leaving the two younger ball carriers without roster spots and creating a notable shakeup in a position group that appeared unsettled throughout the offseason.
Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Teammates celebrate with Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (34) after he scores a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images
Blue's release was particularly surprising because the Cowboys selected him in the fifth round of the 2025 draft. The former Texas standout spent only one season with the organization, and his departure ended a short tenure that began with expectations he could eventually develop into a meaningful contributor.
Mafah also entered the league with draft pedigree, though Dallas invested less in him as a seventh-round selection. His rookie season included limited opportunities, producing 18 rushing yards and a touchdown on five carries while adding two receptions for 11 yards, but those flashes were not enough to secure his return.
#cowboys #davis #surprising
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