ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have added a running back to their roster.
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Denver signed running back Deuce Vaughn to the practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.
A 2023 sixth-round pick, Vaughn has appeared in 14 games in his NFL career. He carried the ball 40 times for 110 yards in regular-season action, all of which came for the Cowboys.
He rushed 17 times for 64 yards in preseason action in 2025 for Dallas.
The Denver Broncos have added depth to their backfield by signing running back Deuce Vaughn to the practice squad, the team announced on Wednesday.
Vaughn, a sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, spent last season with the Dallas Cowboys. Known for his speed, quickness, and versatility, the 5-foot-6 running back became a fan favorite in college, where he totaled more than 4,800 all-purpose yards and 43 touchdowns over three seasons with the Wildcats.
Although his rookie season in Dallas saw limited opportunities, Vaughn showcased flashes of his dynamic playmaking ability in preseason games and special teams roles. The Broncos are hoping to tap into that potential as they continue to evaluate depth behind their current running back rotation.
With injuries and workload management always factors in a long NFL season, the move gives Denver added insurance while also providing Vaughn with a chance to further develop under head coach Sean Payton’s offensive system.
The signing reflects the Broncos’ ongoing strategy of bolstering their practice squad with young, versatile players who could make an impact later in the season. Vaughn’s elusiveness, combined with his ability to contribute in the passing game, makes him an intriguing addition.
For now, Vaughn will focus on learning the playbook and showing coaches he can carve out a role, either as a potential call-up or in future roster plans.
Vaughn rushed for more than 1,400 yards in back-to-back years to cap his collegiate year at Kansas State. He also scored 34 total touchdowns during that stretch.
The 5-foot-6, 176-pound player is the lone running back on the Broncos‘ practice squad. Denver had an open spot on its practice squad and is not required to make a corresponding move.
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