The Houston Texans announced the signing of running back Deuce Vaughn, previously with the Denver Broncos, on Monday. Vaughn, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and has a weight of 185 pounds, was on the Broncos' practice squad for the entirety of the 2025 season after joining in September of the previous year.
He re-signed with Denver on a reserve/future contract in January but was released by the team in May. After his release, Vaughn played for the Orlando Storm in the UFL before rejoining the NFL with the Texans.
To make room for Vaughn, the Texans waived wide receiver Juwann Winfree, also a former player for the Broncos. The Texans also held workouts with running back Blake Watson and former Denver receiver Josh Reynolds, according to the NFL's transaction wire.
Currently, four other players who were on the Broncos' practice squad are still free agents after their contracts ended in February. These include quarterback Ben DiNucci, tight ends Marcedes Lewis and Patrick Murtagh, along with defensive back Delarrin Turner-Yell. Additionally, defensive lineman Jonathan Harris was recently evaluated by the Minnesota Vikings.
No further information has been shared regarding Vaughn's expected role with the Texans or Winfree's next steps.
