Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said RB Jaydon Blue brought “a great work ethic” to organized team activities and will be “a huge part of what we want to do.”

14 June 2026

A to Z Sports’ Mauricio Rodriguez detailed Blue’s offseason performance in two recent articles, labeling Blue “the biggest winner” at Cowboys OTAs. Early last week, we heard that Blue was rotating in behind RB Phil Mafah, so these new reports are very intriguing. Rodriguez notes that Schottenheimer tends to be transparent with the media, and the Cowboys’ coach was very complimentary of his second-year back. Schottenheimer and Blue had a “very candid” exit interview after last season, and Blue has shown up with a “night and day” difference in his demeanor this year. Schottenheimer also referred to Blue as being “football brilliant.” If he can continue to do his part, the Cowboys will use Blue’s “speed and explosiveness” as a complement to RB Javonte Williams this year. After a disappointing rookie season, Blue has seemingly bought himself another chance to earn the RB2 role in training camp. Stay tuned.