FRISCO — The Cowboys’ two running backs, starter Javonte Williams (shoulder/neck) and backup Malik Davis (eye/calf), didn’t practice on Thursday.
It could open the door for rookie Jaydon Blue, who’s been inactive the last eight games, to start or play in Sunday’s regular season finale against the Giants.
Blue has played in just four games, gaining 65 yards on 22 carries and making one catch for five yards.
The injuries will finally give him a chance, in a full game, to showcase his skills.
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“Yeah, I think with any of these guys, if you have the ability to kind of add some plays to the cut up that you’re gonna watch and evaluate the offseason, I think that that’s positive,” offensive coordinator Klayton Adams said Thursday. “I think for us and it’s a positive thing for them because otherwise you’re projecting and if we can get him some plays, I don’t know whether that’s gonna end up happening or not, but anybody that we’re were able to put plays in that cut up for the off season, you feel like you have more of an idea of what you’re dealing with moving forward. I think that makes you, when it gives you more of an educated opinion, you know, as you’re making decisions.”
Cornerback Shavon Revel (concussion/neck) and guard T.J. Bass (knee) didn’t practice.
Tight end Jake Ferguson, who missed practice with a calf issue, was limited in practice on Thursday. Wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (knee) and left tackle Tyler Smith (knee) were full participants in practice on Thursday after being limited the day before.
It’s unknown if Ferguson, Flournoy and Smith will play on Sunday regardless of their health status.
Defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey missed practice on Wednesday with an excused absence. He practiced fully on Thursday.
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