Deuce Vaughn signs with Texans after Cowboys release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn has signed with the Houston Texans after a successful workout. Vaughn, drafted in the sixth round, struggled to find a role in Dallas and was waived during roster cuts before the 2025 season. He signed briefly with the Denver Broncos before becoming a free agent. The Texans are looking to add depth to their backfield as they aim for a Super Bowl run.
- •Vaughn was a sixth-round pick by the Cowboys.
- •He recorded 110 rushing yards and 58 receiving yards in his career.
- •Vaughn was waived by the Cowboys after the 2025 roster cuts.
- •He signed with the Texans after a successful workout on August 24, 2026.
- •Vaughn made history as the shortest running back in NFL draft history.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Former Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn Signs With Super Bowl Contender
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