Dallas RB Jaydon Blue responds to 'borderline lazy' comments

Jul 21, 2025

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue fired back after a former Cowboys assistant fueled rumors that the franchise's fifth-round pick is viewed as "borderline lazy" by the rest of the team. Glenn Smith, who previously worked on the Cowboys' staff from 2000-01, made the claim during a recent appearance on the "Locked on Cowboys" podcast, explaining that some inside the building are frustrated with Blue's work habits.

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The former Texas standout projects to be an immediate factor in the Cowboys backfield this season with a lack of explosiveness elsewhere in the room.

Fantasy Impact:

Blue didn't let the criticism go unchecked, posting on social media, "lmao taking time out yo day to make fake article about me for attention," according to the story. Blue is expected to have a big role in the offense this season, especially considering Williams and Sanders are coming off disappointing seasons a year ago and sit above him on the depth chart.

yesterday

Rams ink second-round TE Terrance Ferguson

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 2:09 PM EDT

The Rams signed second-round pick tight end Terrance Ferguson.

Fantasy Impact:

As the logjam of unsigned second-round picks breaks, Ferguson received about 83 percent of his contract fully guaranteed. Ferguson could be in the mix almost immediately in the Rams offense. He posted almost 1,600 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in four seasons at Oregon and, given his size and ability, could become a favorite target sooner rather than later for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Rookie tight ends are always tough to project in their first year. Ferguson is averaging as the 27th tight end off the board.

Saints get second-round QB Tyler Shough under contract

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 1:55 PM EDT

The Saints signed second-round rookie quarterback Tyler Shough to a four-year deal worth $10.795 million.

Fantasy Impact:

The contract value was already known via the rookie wage scale, but with other second-round picks this year, it came down to how much of that money was going to be fully guaranteed. Shough received 100% of his deal fully guaranteed. Schefter also notes Shough received an annual Roster Bonus structure, meaning he will receive majority of his compensation each year during the first week of camp.

Shough had the leverage of being a quarterback when it came to the guarantees and saw every other player selected above him in the second round, except Browns RB Quinshon Judkins, who hasn't signed yet due to his legal issues, receive a fully guaranteed contract.

Shough will be in a camp battle with Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener for the starting role. Regardless, the outlook for the Saints is not a very strong one. That said, Shough could be the starter sooner rather than later. He's the quarterback that was brought in by new head coach Kellen Moore and the team spent a top-40 pick on him. Rattler and Haener were both Day 3 picks. The Saints report to camp on Tuesday, begin their preseason schedule August 10 on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers and kick off the regular season at home on September 7 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Jul 18

49ers place WRs Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall on PUP

Adam Schefter

Jul 18 · 4:51 PM EDT

49ers placed WRs Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

Fantasy Impact:

Aiyuk was expected, but Pearsall seems to be dealing with an undisclosed injury. We'll keep an eye on things, but we still expect the latter to be ready for Week 1. Regardless, Jennings continues to creep up rankings dispite his current contract dispute and finds himself as a borderline WR2/3 in our rankings, while Pearsall hovers in the WR4 range.