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Fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue has been patiently waiting to show what he can do.
FRISCO, Texas – On Sunday, Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is expected to make his NFL debut on the road against the Jets.
With so many injuries to Dallas’ offense, including RB Miles Sanders being questionable going into Sunday afternoon, the time is now for Blue to make his long-anticipated introduction to the offense.
“Very excited,” Blue said. “I’ve waited my time, I’ve stayed patient. I always was told to trust the process and I knew eventually if I was to stay consistent and work hard that my time would come…”
“It was a part of the plan. I’m just excited that I finally get to go out there and showcase my skills.”
With KaVontae Turpin ruled out with a foot injury, Blue could also be utilized as a returner on special teams. The Cowboys haven’t tipped their hand as to who will return kickoffs and punts, but Blue is ready to go if he’s called upon.
“I feel good,” Blue said. “I’ve been working back there since I’ve been here, so I’m very confident in my ability to be able to return the ball and the game plan that coach Nick [Sorensen] has. I’m very confident and I’m ready.”
The injury list for the Cowboys remains extensive.
FRISCO — Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wasn’t kidding when he said his team was “banged up” earlier this week.
Dallas will be officially without multiple key starters for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, while the status of a few more players remains up in the air.
Starting left tackle Tyler Guyton will miss the game due to a concussion he suffered on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. He was still in the concussion protocol as of Friday. Nate Thomas, a seventh-round pick in last year’s draft, is expected to start in his place. He replaced Guyton in the tie against the Packers.
The Cowboys will also officially be without wide receiver and kick returner KaVontae Turpin, who sprained his foot on Sunday.
The loss of Guyton means the Cowboys will be down three offensive linemen from their original starting five this season. Center Cooper Beebe is on injured reserve, while first-round pick Tyler Booker continues to recover from an ankle sprain he suffered in the Week 3 loss to Chicago.
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