Texans sign Deuce Vaughn, cut Juwann Winfree
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:58 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Houston Texans signed former Denver Broncos running back Deuce Vaughn on August 24, 2026. Vaughn had been with the Broncos' practice squad for the 2025 season and was cut in May. Houston waived wide receiver Juwann Winfree to make room for Vaughn. The Texans also worked out former Broncos receiver Josh Reynolds and running back Blake Watson. Several ex-Broncos practice squad players remain free agents after their contracts expired earlier this year.
- •Texans signed Deuce Vaughn from Broncos practice squad
- •Juwann Winfree waived to accommodate Vaughn
- •Vaughn re-signed with Broncos on a reserve deal in January
- •Vaughn played for UFL's Orlando Storm after being cut
- •Texans worked out Josh Reynolds and Blake Watson
- 5:58 PMYahoo Sports — Texans sign ex-Broncos running back, cut ex-Denver wide receiver
"The Texans signed a former Broncos running back and cut an ex-Denver wide receiver.
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