The Houston Texans announced the signing of running back Deuce Vaughn, a former player for the Denver Broncos, on Monday. Vaughn, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds, spent the entire 2025 season on the Broncos' practice squad after joining in September of the previous year.
He had re-signed with Denver on a reserve/future contract in January but was released in May. Most recently, Vaughn played for the UFL's Orlando Storm before returning to the NFL with the Texans.
In a corresponding move, the Texans waived wide receiver Juwann Winfree, also a former Broncos player. The team also conducted workouts with running back Blake Watson and former Denver receiver Josh Reynolds, as noted in the NFL's transaction wire.
Currently, four other former Broncos practice squad players remain free agents after their contracts expired in February, including quarterback Ben DiNucci and tight ends Marcedes Lewis and Patrick Murtagh. Additionally, defensive lineman Jonathan Harris recently had a workout with the Minnesota Vikings. No further details about Vaughn's role with the Texans or Winfree's future plans have been disclosed.
