Denver worked out Deuce Vaughn, a 23-year-old Cowboys alum, as Week 1 nears. Vaughn, at 5-6, 185 pounds, appeared in 14 games over two seasons with 40 carries for 110 yards and 10 receptions for 58 yards. His speed stands out, but his size limits his NFL ceiling. Denver could view him as a change-of-pace, gadget option and valuable special-teams asset behind a four-man backfield. Payton has praised Darren Sproles-type players, hinting Vaughn could fit that mold if he lands on the practice squad. The Broncos released Quinton Newsome during the workout and remain open to adding Vaughn to bolster depth.

Denver hosted seven players for workouts on Tuesday to bolster backfield, receiver, and tight end depth while trimming Quinton Newsome from the practice squad to open a spot. The visitor list features Tyrion Davis-Price and Deuce Vaughn at running back; Bryson Green, Samori Toure, and Thayer Thomas at wide receiver; Messiah Swinson and Cole Turner at tight end. The session underscores Denver's search for versatile depth ahead of a crowded AFC West slate and its ongoing practice-squad shuffling.

Dallas trimmed to 53 ahead of Week 1 vs Philadelphia, with Perrion Winfrey earning a spot after an emotional moment from coach Brian Schottenheimer. Holden, Brooks, Deuce Vaughn and Israel Mukuamu were among the cuts. Winfrey celebrated with a viral clip taunting the Eagles, Giants and Bears, signaling a confident interior presence for Dallas as the opener at Lincoln Financial Field looms.

The roster decisions underscore Dallas’s blend of veteran depth and young upside, and Week 1 will test the Cowboys’ new interior rotation right away. With Winfrey on board, fantasy managers will monitor snap counts, scheme fits, and potential run-stuffing upside as Dallas seeks to disrupt opponent backfields from the middle.

Dallas showcased two intriguing backs in the preseason finale against Atlanta: Jaydon Blue flashed upside with a TD, while Deuce Vaughn handled the highest number of carries among the Cowboys’ backs. Blue, coming off a strong Texas career, may push for a Week 1 role, but an ankle sprain reported by ESPN’s sources clouds his immediate impact. Vaughn’s ten carries underscored the depth in Dallas’s backfield as the team builds toward the regular season.

From a fantasy lens, Blue’s dual-threat potential (ground yards plus receiving ability shown in college) and Vaughn’s shiftiness create a hope-for-a-committee scenario in Dallas. If Blue is limited early, Vaughn could see a sizable uptick, while a healthy Blue could quickly climb the depth chart. The Cowboys’ explosive offense increases the allure of both players in deeper leagues, with health the critical variable heading into Week 1.