The Dallas Cowboys are having an eventful 2025. After trading for wide receiver George Pickens and then dramatically sending edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Packers, they enter tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles with another storyline.
What Was the Dallas Cowboys’ Decision on Jaydon Blue for the Season Opener Against the Eagles?
As reported by Joe Machota, “Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue is inactive for tonight’s game,” effectively rendering him a healthy scratch for the season opener.
This means the Cowboys will be without their 2025 fifth-round pick. Blue was drafted with the expectation that he could be a speedy breakaway threat out of the backfield.
He dealt with a heel issue during the preseason and suffered an ankle sprain in the Cowboys’ final game against the Atlanta Falcons. There is no word yet on whether that factored into the Cowboys’ decision to sit Blue against the Eagles.
Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue is inactive for tonight’s game
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) September 4, 2025
In the wake of Blue sitting out, Dallas fans shared their reactions.
One sarcastically said, “Whew. A healthy scratch.”
Whew. A healthy scratch. https://t.co/hwg88WEj3X
— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) September 4, 2025
The sarcasm continued with another fan saying, “Miles Sanders” over Blue ok.”
“Miles Sanders” over Blue ok https://t.co/eEwJk8C8Ws
— 💍 (@LambFor6ix) September 4, 2025
Another fan predicted, “We getting a full game of Javonte Williams against the Eagles D…”
We getting a full game of Javonte Williams against the Eagles D… https://t.co/cbBr32EFuo pic.twitter.com/lfAbYIHrUE
— 𝕵𝖔𝖘𝖍𝖚𝖆𝕮𝖔𝖑𝖊 (@ColeEnglish9) September 4, 2025
This fan didn’t hold back and called the Cowboys a “stupid franchise.”
Still another predicted ineptitude from the running game, posting, “OMFG lmao this team is sooooooo god damn stupid Miles or javonte finna combine for 2.8 ypc lmao.”
OMFG lmao this team is sooooooo god damn stupid Miles or javonte finna combine for 2.8 ypc lmao https://t.co/90NJcEKZVo
— Chase (@Chase_M_2003) September 4, 2025
Another fan added: “LOL zero chance of a run game tonight that’s fun.”
And one reacted to Blue’s absence with a Peter Griffin temper tantrum: “WHATTTT.”
WHATTTT pic.twitter.com/K1AImQCAwU
— King Cedarian👑 (@King_Cedarian) September 4, 2025
Following in the footsteps of other posters, one fan said, “unserious team,” while another seemed resigned to their fate, saying, “Ain’t no way, bruh.”
With Blue inactive, the Cowboys are expected to rely on Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders against a stacked Eagles defense.
Joining Blue on the inactive list is rookie running back Phil Mafah, who was placed on injured reserve in late August. Mafah will miss at least four games with a shoulder injury.
