The Houston Texans have officially signed running back Deuce Vaughn, previously of the Denver Broncos, as announced by the team on Monday. Vaughn, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds, was part of the Broncos' practice squad for the entire 2025 season after he joined in September of the prior year.
He re-signed with Denver on a reserve/future contract in January but was released in May. Following his departure, Vaughn played for the UFL's Orlando Storm before making his return to the NFL with the Texans.
In a corresponding move, the Texans waived Juwann Winfree, a former wide receiver for the Broncos. Additionally, the Texans 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 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 regarding Vaughn's expected role with the Texans or Winfree's future plans has not been disclosed.
