Deuce Vaughn A Healthy Scratch For First Time This Year

Deuce Vaughn A Healthy Scratch For First Time This Year

one year ago

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Deuce Vaughn is a healthy scratch on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers for the first time in his first year in the NFL. Vaughn, unexpectedly, hasn't seen much of a role in Dallas' backfield through his first five games despite being a standout in training camp over the summer. The 5-foot-6, pint-sized running back only has 20 rushing attempts for 40 yards (2.0 yards per carry) while catching all five of his targets for 19 additional yards. Tony Pollard continues on as Dallas' lead back. Rico Dowdle is his primary backup. The Cowboys elevated Malik Davis to the active roster ahead of Monday's game against the Chargers, which is why Vaughn will be inactive.

Source: FOX Sports - Ralph Vacchiano