It was a terrible way to conclude a Dallas Cowboys running back’s season.
Defensive end Junior Fehoko has been activated to the starting roster for Week 18, replacing running back Deuce Vaughn, who has been placed on injured reserve. Due to this decision, Vaughn will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks; if the club makes it that far, he won’t be available for Dallas again until the Super Bowl.
JUST IN: The #DallasCowboys have activated DL Junior Fehoko from the injured reserve to the 53-man roster and have moved RB Deuce Vaughn to the injured reserve in a corresponding move.
Rookie-for-rookie swap on the IR ahead of Week 18. pic.twitter.com/0cDPs8V7yc
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) January 3, 2024
Cowboys rookie RB Deuce Vaughn (ankle) placed on injured reserve https://t.co/PRh4XTHuuG pic.twitter.com/CbA3DDgisq
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) January 3, 2024
Vaughn was the draft’s darling going into his rookie season, therefore expectations were very high for him. Chris Vaughn, Deuce’s father, who oversees college scouting for the Dallas Cowboys, had to phone his son to inform him that he would be working with him the following week.
As a rookie, Vaughn has played in seven games this season, but in his 30 offensive touches, he has only managed 80 yards from scrimmage.
After the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Commanders on Sunday, Dallas is unable to secure the top spot. However, Dallas is now in the driver’s seat to win the NFC East after Arizona defeated the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
