Jadeveon Clowney joined the Dallas Cowboys and hit the practice field in No. 42, a number formerly worn by Deuce Vaughn. The veteran edge brings size, power, and instant leadership to a front blending seasoned players with youngsters, already mentoring peers and offering pass-rush tips in early work with the defense.

Dallas is leaning into leadership this offseason, with Brian Schottenheimer pushing a culture of accountability. Clowney’s résumé—409 tackles, 58 sacks, peak 9.5 sacks in a season (Ravens 2023; Texans 2017)—gives the Cowboys a credible anchor to pressure quarterbacks and elevate the overall rush.

Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year, 3.5 million dollar deal with the Cowboys to bolster the defensive line, with incentives pushing the max to 6 million. He’s set for a debut against the Bears as Dallas adds veteran edge rushing and run defense to a front that helped secure Week 2 over the Giants.

A jersey-number shuffle from 96 to 42 accompanies the move, a number freed when Deuce Vaughn was released. Early snaps will be monitored, but Clowney’s presence should upgrade the trenches and complicate opponents’ game plans in forthcoming weeks.

Denver signed Deuce Vaughn to its practice squad, giving a small, elusive back a path back to the active roster amid a crowded RB room. Vaughn, a 2023 Dallas draft pick, logged 40 carries for 110 yards in two seasons with the Cowboys before being cut. He joins a Denver group led by Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, with Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah, RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin also in the mix. If elevated, Vaughn could be a change-of-pace option or a add-on in the passing game, depending on how the role develops and health.

Fantasy managers should watch Vaughn’s trajectory as injuries and matchup-driven opportunities surface. A practice-squad elevation would hinge on special-teams value and situational usage; if he sticks on the active roster, he becomes a speculative dart in deeper dynasty formats or DFS for spot-starts when a favorable game script arises.

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.