Dallas Cowboys waive Jaydon Blue and elevate Malik Davis to backup runner

The Dallas Cowboys waived Jaydon Blue ahead of the league deadline for finalizing 53-man regular season rosters. Blue, a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, previously appeared to be the primary backup for starting running back Javonte Williams. Following his departure, Malik Davis assumes the secondary running back position for the team. Davis previously totaled 52 carries for 250 rushing yards during the 2025 season, maintaining a 4.8 yards per carry average. While he could potentially rejoin the organization via the practice squad if he clears waivers, his current status with the active roster is terminated. Davis now serves as the immediate depth option behind Williams, who carried the ball 252 times last season.

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