Vaughn reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Vaughn was elevated to San Francisco's active roster for the second consecutive week ahead of Thursday night's loss to the Rams, playing six special-teams snaps without recording a stat. The 2020 third-round pick from Vanderbilt could be elevated again for the 49ers' Week 16 matchup against the Dolphins to provide depth at running back with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both sidelined for the remainder of the year.
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49ers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Back on active roster
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The 49ers elevated Vaughn from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rams.
Vaughn got in the mix this past Sunday against the Bears when Isaac Guerendo exited early due to a foot sprain. All three of Vaughn's offensive snaps occurred in garbage time with San Francisco holding a massive lead, resulting in two carries for four yards. Guerendo's status for Week 15 remained in limbo until earlier Thursday, when Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that the running back "feels good" and intends to play versus L.A. If Guerendo is able to suit up, he likely would pace the team's backfield, with Patrick Taylor and then Vaughn the pecking order behind him.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Returns to practice squad
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Vaughn reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.
After he was signed to the 49ers' practice squad last week, Vaughn was elevated for Sunday's win over the Bears, finishing with two carries for four yards while playing three snaps on offense. Lead back Isaac Guerendo sprained his foot in the win and could face an uphill battle to gain clearance for Thursday's game against the Rams, likely setting up Vaughn to be elevated from the practice squad for another week. Assuming that's the case, Vaughn would likely serve as the top backup to Patrick Taylor, who carried seven times in the Week 14 win.
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49ers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Elevated for Week 14
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The 49ers elevated Vaughn from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Vaughn was signed to the 49ers' practice squad Monday due to Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both being placed on injured reserve. Vaughn will be the Niners' No. 4 running back behind Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor and Israel Abanikanda for Sunday's game against the Bears. Vaughn appeared in six regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2023 and logged 24 carries for 42 yards while adding two catches for two yards.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Back in Bay area
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The 49ers signed Vaughn to the practice squad Tuesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Vaughn was let go from the 49ers' practice squad Nov. 12, but he has been brought back following injuries to Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) during San Francisco's Week 13 loss to Buffalo this past Sunday. Vaughn could be elevated to the active roster if the 49ers need depth at running back behind rookie Isaac Guerendo and Israel Abanikanda.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Let go by San Francisco
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The 49ers cut Vaughn from the practice squad Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The move makes room on the practice squad for running back Patrick Taylor, who was on the 49ers' active roster through the first eight games of the regular season. Vaughn signed with the 49ers' practice squad in late August after failing to make the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp. The 2020 third-round pick will explore his options and look to sign with a team in need of depth in the backfield.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Sticks around in San Fran
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Vaughn signed with the 49ers' practice squad Thursday.
The fifth-year running back out of Vanderbilt failed to make the 49ers' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but it now appears that he'll remain in San Francisco on the team's practice squad. Vaughn appeared in six games with the Buccaneers in 2023, recording 42 rushing yards and no touchdowns on 54 offensive snaps.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Misses San Fran's roster
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The 49ers released Vaughn on Monday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
The 27-year-old running back was picked up by San Francisco earlier in August in order to add depth to the team's depleted running back room. Now that Elijah Mitchell and Isaac Guerendo have returned to full health, Vaughn has been dropped.
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49ers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Inks deal with San Francisco
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The 49ers signed Vaughn on Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The 2020 third-round pick out of Vanderbilt spent the first four seasons of his career in Tampa Bay and has now agreed to terms with San Francisco. Vaughn is expected to add depth to a 49ers running back room dealing with injuries to Christian McCaffrey (calf), Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) and Isaac Guerendo (hamstring).
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Dropped by New England
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The Patriots cut Vaughn on Monday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
The 27-year-old running back out of Vanderbilt signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots back in January, but he's now been cut loose. Vaughn spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Buccaneers, recording 384 rushing yards on 103 attempts. This move comes as New England frees up space within the 90-man roster limit, and Vaughn will now seek an opportunity to compete elsewhere.
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Patriots' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Hanging around New England
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Vaughn signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Monday.
Vaughn joined the Patriots' practice squad in December after being waived by the Buccaneers and he will now stick around for the offseason. The running back appeared in six games with Tampa Bay in 2023, turning 24 carries into 42 yards on the ground while also catching two passes for two yards over 54 offensive snaps.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Headed to New England
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Vaughn signed with New England's practice squad Tuesday.
Vaughn will officially head to New England after being waived from Tampa Bay last week. The 2020 third-round pick carried the ball 24 times for 42 yards in six games this season and could serve as a depth option if Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) continues to miss time.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: To join Pats' practice squad
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The Patriots are expected to sign Vaughn to their practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
With Rhamondre Stevenson dealing with a nagging ankle injury and Ezekiel Elliott struggling on a per-touch basis, New England is interested in adding some depth at running back. In six games with Tampa Bay this season, Vaughn took 24 carries for 42 yards, adding two catches for two yards on five targets.
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Let go by Tampa Bay
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Vaughn was waived by the Buccaneers on Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Vaughn has been a healthy scratch over the last five weeks as he worked behind Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds and Sean Tucker. Vaughn registered 42 rushing yards on 24 carries in six games this season, and he'll weigh his next options should he clear waivers.
Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Vaughn has now qualified as a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, with undrafted rookie Sean Tucker taking his spot as the barely utilized No. 3 running back in Tampa Bay's ground attack. Vaughn's next opportunity to garner active status comes in a Week 14 road divisional clash against the Falcons.
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Buccaneers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Healthy scratch again
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Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The fourth-year running back out of Vanderbilt seems to have been passed by both Chase Edmonds and Sean Tucker on Tampa Bay's depth chart, as he'll be a healthy scratch for the third consecutive game. Vaughn has appeared in six games for the Buccaneers this season, recording 44 total yards on 26 touches.
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Buccaneers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Sitting out again Week 11
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Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday for the matchup with the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Vaughn will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week. He's seen action in six games this year but has struggled to get anything going, rushing for just 42 yards and no scores on 24 carries and adding two catches on five targets for two yards. Vaughn appears to have fallen behind Sean Tucker for the role of the Buccaneers' No. 3 running back.
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Buccaneers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Inactive Week 10
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Vaughn (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
The 26-year-old worked as Tampa Bay's No. 3 tailback the past two games with Chase Edmonds back from injury, but Sean Tucker will fill that tertiary role Sunday. Vaughn won't suit up for the first time since the first two games of the season, when he was also a healthy scratch.
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Buccaneers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Five touches on five snaps
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Vaughn rushed four times for nine yards and brought in his only target for minus-1 yard in the Buccaneers' 39-37 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
The reserve back was in for only five plays from scrimmage, and he was busy on each one. Vaughn did next to nothing with the opportunity, however, and he's only reached double-digit rushing yards once this season. The 2020 third-round pick is averaging 1.8 yards per carry through six games and doesn't carry any fantasy value at the moment.
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Buccaneers' Ke'Shawn Vaughn: Role reduced with Edmonds return
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Vaughn rushed once for one yard across four snaps in the Buccaneers' 24-18 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Vaughn's minimal contribution was party a byproduct of his sparse snap count, but the fourth-year running back hadn't cleared 16 rushing yards in any of the prior three contests despite a double-digit tally of plays from scrimmage in each of those games. Vaughn could be a healthy scratch in Week 9 against the Texans if Chase Edmonds, who made his return from injured reserve Thursday and logged eight snaps, projects for an expanded workload.
