The Houston Texans have announced the signing of running back Deuce Vaughn, a former player with the Denver Broncos. Vaughn, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds, was on the Broncos' practice squad throughout the 2025 season after joining in September of the previous year. He re-signed with Denver in January on a reserve/future contract but was released in May.
Vaughn then played for the UFL's Orlando Storm before making his return to the NFL with the Texans.
In a corresponding move, the Texans waived wide receiver Juwann Winfree, who also previously played for the Broncos. The team reportedly conducted workouts with former Denver receiver Josh Reynolds and running back Blake Watson as part of their roster adjustments.
Additionally, four other players who were on the Broncos' practice squad remain free agents after their contracts expired in February. These include quarterback Ben DiNucci, tight ends Marcedes Lewis and Patrick Murtagh, and defensive back Delarrin Turner-Yell. Recently, defensive lineman Jonathan Harris had a workout with the Minnesota Vikings. Further information about Vaughn's role with the Texans or Winfree's future plans has not been disclosed.
