Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Monday that Blue was progressing from an ankle injury earlier this month. He said he was optimistic that Blue would make his preseason debut against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. Tuesday’s open practice at The Star in Frisco added even more optimism to that possibility. Blue practiced in full pads.

Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue returned to practice Tuesday and expects to make his preseason debut Friday night against the Falcons.

To the frustration of many fans, the Dallas Cowboys delayed until Day 3 of the recent NFL Draft to find much-needed running back help. The rookis is now part of a four-man competition for the summer between him and seventh-rounder Phil Mafah and the two free agent signings Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is optimistic Jaydon Blue will feature against the Falcons. Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue was beginning to flash in training camp and work his way up the depth chart before injury struck.

Blue (heel) participated in Tuesday's training camp practice, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue returned to practice on Tuesday. Blue's return could mean he will make his preseason debut on Friday.