Dallas Cowboys fan-favorite running back makes 53-man roster

Many wondered if Deuce Vaughn would make the Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season. Well, it's official; Vaughn has survived the final cuts.

Sep 17, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn (42) reacts after making a first down in the second quarter against the New York Jets at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports / Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Cowboys just announced their final cuts for the 2024 NFL season. The news Cowboys fans have been waiting for has finally arrived: Deuce Vaughn has officially made the team.

As the roster cut deadline loomed, many wondered if Deuce had done enough to earn himself a roster spot. During the 2024 preseason, Vaughn showed his elite quickness in limited opportunities.

In the final preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers, he totaled 53 rushing yards from just nine carries.

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Throughout the entire preseason, he averaged 6.2 yards per carry.

Whether Deuce Vaughn gets run this season or not this will always be a Deuce Vaughn stan account. He’s so fun. Was elite in college. pic.twitter.com/CaMRWsRT9d

— Ben Cummins (@BenCumminsFF) August 25, 2024

Vaughn was battling for a roster spot against running backs Malik Davis and Royce Freeman. Ultimately, the Cowboys decided to keep the explosive 5-foot-5', 176 pound running back and released both Davis and Freeman.

Dallas' backfield for the upcoming season will consist of Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaugh, and fullback Hunter Luepke.

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With the regular season less than two weeks away, it will be interesting to see how the Cowboys plan to utilize Vaughn. Most likely, he will have to become one of their starting returners to be activated on gamedays.

Regardless, Cowboys fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Vaughn is here to stay.

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