With Miles Sanders out, Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue will make his long-awaited NFL debut on Sunday. He will serve as the backup to Javonte Williams and could work as a kick returner with KaVontae Turpin also out with injury.

“ Very excited ,” Blue said, via Tommy Yarrish of the team website. “I’ve waited my time. I’ve stayed patient. I always was told to trust the process, and I knew eventually if I was to stay consistent and work hard that my time would come.

“It was a part of the plan. I’m just excited that I finally get to go out there and showcase my skills.”

Blue, a fifth-round pick, was a healthy scratch for the first four games. He has had his work ethic and his practice habits questioned publicly, and Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer repeatedly has said he needs to se

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