Dallas Cowboys Sign Running Back Jaydon Blue to Four-Year Rookie Contract

Jaydon Blue, a former Texas Longhorns running back, has signed a four-year, $4.627 million rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys, including a $427,068 signing bonus. Blue, drafted in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, joins a Cowboys running back room that lost its leading rusher Rico Dowdle and now includes veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, alongside rookie Phil Mafah. Despite not being the featured back at Texas, Blue was productive, rushing for 730 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 368 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his final college season. The Cowboys view Blue as a potential immediate contributor, especially as they seek a speed threat at running back following Tony Pollard's departure. Blue's signing leaves only one unsigned draft pick, second-round defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku, remaining for Dallas. The running back competition and committee approach in Dallas make Blue's role significant going into the 2025 season.