Cowboys coaches "not thrilled" with RB Jaydon Blue ahead of training camp

Jul 18, 2025

[Glenn] Smith said that coaches with the Cowboys have expressed that Blue is “borderline lazy” and that the team is not thrilled with his work habits. That isn’t a great sign for a fifth-round pick who is not only trying to earn a role on the offense, but also make the roster.

Blue was a part of OTAs and rookie minicamp, but there haven’t been any reports of him working with the first team yet. And this could explain why.

Related Players: Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Phil Mafah

Fantasy Impact:

Mosher later reiterates that Blue could legitimately be fighting for a roster spot here, so the news really couldn't be much worse for the rookie. If Blue can't deliver an impact, we have even more questions for a Cowboys backfield that already looked like one of the weakest in the league. Williams and Sanders have been woefully inefficient over the last couple of seasons, and Mafah was himself a seventh-round selection hoping to lock in a roster spot. We currently have Williams ranked as a mid-tier RB3, and it wouldn't be a bad idea to sniff around on Mafah in Dynasty leagues, where he could be on waiver wires, depending on roster sizes.

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Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle expected to play on TNF

Cameron Wolfe

yesterday · 5:12 PM EDT

I’m told Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle is expected to play today and be a big factor in Miami’s offense tonight vs. Bills. They need him.

Not much doubt despite being questionable with minor shoulder injury.

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Malik Washington

Fantasy Impact:

If Waddle's a full go tonight, he's a good bet to sneak up to WR3 potential in a game we're expecting the Dolphins to be forced into the air through a vast majority of the time. Hill is still in WR2 range.

Packers TE Tucker Kraft (knee) hits injury report, severity still unknown

Rob Demovsky

yesterday · 5:04 PM EDT

Packers TE Tucker Kraft will be added to the injury report after he sustained a knee injury in practice. Kraft is undergoing tests to determine the severity, but the Packers have reason to believe it's not a season-ending type injury.

Related Players: Luke Musgrave, John FitzPatrick

Fantasy Impact:

We're still waiting to see exactly how severe this injury is, but if they're talking about it "not" being season-ending, we might have to assume he's gonna miss Week 3. If that's the case, we can consider Musgrave more of a streamer, but much closer to TE15-20 range rather than where we had Kraft as a top-3 option.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift limited for second-straight practice

Brad Biggs

yesterday · 3:40 PM EDT

After missing Wednesday's practice, DT Grady Jarrett (right knee) was limited.

RB D'Andre Swift (quad) was limited for second straight day and WR Jahdae Walker (ankle) was upgraded to full participant status.

Related Players: Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Swift has continued his run as arguably the least efficient starting running back in the league, so it's hard to imagine what he'll look like if he's limited in any way in Week 3. Regardless, he remains an RB3 option despite his shortcomings as long as the Bears are fine with giving him 15-20 opportunities a game. Monangai should be a priority stash in any league where you have the room to add him.