The Denver Broncos are already looking to add a new dynamic to their group, and they quickly settled on former Dallas Cowboys sixth-round draft pick (2023) and running back Cristopher “Deuce” Vaughn.
The move comes on the heels of the Broncos’ 20-12 win over the Tennessee Titans.
That could suggest that there is something specific that head coach Sean Payton and the Broncos want to see out of the young playmaker, Vaughn.
Broncos Sign Former Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn
GettyDeuce Vaughn #42 of the Dallas Cowboys participates in warmups before a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Vaughn, who turns 24 in November, has 110 rushing yards on 40 carries in his career. How Vaughn fits into the Broncos’ plans is unclear, but he was in for a workout last week, so head coach Sean Payton and the front office have been monitoring him.
“The #Broncos are signing running back Deuce Vaughn to their practice squad, sources tell @CBSSports,” CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported on X on September 9. “The former Kansas State All-American and 2023 sixth-round draft pick spent the last two seasons with the Cowboys. Ran for 42 yards in Dallas’ final preseason game.
“During his final two college seasons at Kansas State, Vaughn ran for 2,912 yards and accounted for 34 total touchdowns.”
“He’s a hard worker. There could be a connection there,” Vaughn’s agent, Jovan Barnes, said, per The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson on September 9. “I was excited when they expressed their interest and now it’s up to Deuce to do what he does.
“He’s a great player and a great young man.”
What Vaughn does with the Broncos, and specifically under Payton, is certainly something to monitor.
Deuce Vaughn Draws Comparison to Super Bowl Champion After Endorsement
GettyDarren Sproles #43 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during their NFC Wild Card Playoffs.
The Broncos have experience with smaller players, and Vaughn is the shortest active player in the league. Again, though, that puts him right in Payton’s wheelhouse as the former New Orleans Saints head coach remakes his vision in Denver.
“The 5-6 Vaughn signs up with Sean Payton, who got great production from 5-6 Darren Sproles from 2011-13 w/Saints,” 9News’ Mike Klis posted on X while confirming the signing.
Payton said if he could add one of his former players to the 2025 Broncos, it would be Sproles, who agrees with the comp and has praised and pushed for Vaughn to receive more playing time.
Sproles won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017.
He logged over 420 touches for 3,048 yards and 21 touchdowns under Payton. He played a crucial part in what Payton calls the “joker” in his offense, which requires a versatile skill set and has been filled by backs like current backs J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.
The Broncos could be the best place for Vaughn, whose father is a scout for the Cowboys, to reach his full potential in the NFL, thanks largely to Payton’s expertise with similar players.
Broncos Expected to Call on Backup QB Again
GettyClayton Tune #15 of the Arizona Cardinals and Sam Ehlinger #4 of the Denver Broncos talk after a game.
The Broncos will leave the rest of their roster as is after signing Vaughn, taking a similar approach as they did against the Titans.
“No corresponding move here, source says,” The Denver Post’s Luca Evans reported on X. “#Broncos will promote QB3 Sam Ehlinger to active roster again for Week 2 v. Indianapolis, leaves a spot open on PS.”
Ehlinger can dress on game days but not count toward the 53-player limit.
Perhaps Vaughn can get up to speed with whatever the Broncos want from him and can see the field as soon as this coming week against the Indianapolis Colts.
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