Could NFL preseason finale be Deuce Vaughn's Cowboys swansong?

The Cowboys are hosting the Chargers in their final preseason game, and for many players, it could be their last time in a Cowboys uniform.

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The Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys are heading into their final preseason game, where they will be hosting the Los Angeles Chargers.

This game will be pivotal in shaping the roster, as final roster cuts are right around the corner.

The Cowboys face tough decisions before finalizing the 53-man roster, including possibly parting ways with former college star Deuce Vaughn.

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The Cowboys already have Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, and Hunter Luepke securing roster spots, which means the final running back spot will likely come down to Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman.

Vaughn and Freeman have put up nearly identical preseason numbers, with Freeman having seven carries for 32 yards and Vaughn recording five carries for 34 yards. Vaughn has a slight edge in yards per carry, but evaluating their overall impact in play is crucial.

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While Freeman isn't a bell-cow back, his talent has helped him carve out a respectable six-year NFL career. On the other hand, Vaughn averaged just 1.7 yards per carry in his rookie season, which would put any player at risk of being cut.

However, his impressive college film suggests that the best is yet to come, making this final preseason game an essential opportunity for Vaughn to prove his talent can translate to the NFL

Vaughn's contributions in the passing and return games give him an edge over Freeman, but an outstanding performance from the veteran and a lackluster showing from Vaughn could potentially lead to Vaughn being left off the roster.

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