Risk Flags
6- Depth Chart
Dallas has established veterans (Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard experience) and likely draft investment ahead. Blue's path to meaningful touches remains murky with no clear RB1 role secured.
- Scheme Fit
Blue ruffled feathers with the coaching staff in his rookie season, making his time on the field scarce. Playing in only five games was tough for Blue, and Schottenheimer insinuated he needed to be more consistent despite having the talent.
- Target Volume
Recent depth charts show Jaydon Blue listed as the starting RB with Phil Mafah as backup, though Javonte Williams and Malik Davis are noted as IR. Williams was on a one-year deal, meaning his return to the team will certainly impact Blue's 2026 outlook.
- Limited Production
Blue finished his rookie campaign with 38 rush attempts for 129 yards (3.39 YPC) and one touchdown.
- Javonte Williams Return
Dallas has made re-signing Javonte Williams a top priority with Stephen Jones stating they want him on a multi-year deal. Williams' 1,201 rushing yards and 13 total TDs in 2025 earned him a bellcow role that would severely cap Blue's upside if he returns.
- Depth Chart Block
Javonte Williams is locked in as Dallas's bell cow on a 3-year, $24M deal after a 1,201-yard, 11-TD season. Blue's realistic floor without a Williams injury is 10–20 snaps per game as a change-of-pace back with minimal standalone PPR output.