Ke'Shawn Vaughn - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Released by San Francisco The 49ers released Vaughn on Monday.

Impact Vaughn served as camp and preseason depth while the Niners dealt with injuries in their backfield. Vaughn played 46 offensive snaps during the preseason and rushed 19 times for 46 yards, averaging a substandard 2.4 yards per carry. He also caught two passes for just four yards. The 28-year-old veteran doesn't have much left in the tank.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Niners The 49ers signed Vaughn to a contract Saturday.

Impact Vaughn will solidify the 49ers' backfield depth with Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) and Jordan James (finger) both sidelined for a few weeks. Vaughn spent most of the 2024 season on the 49ers' practice squad and played in three regular-season games, logging two carries for four yards.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Vaughn reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Vaughn was elevated to the active roster for Week 16 and ended up being the 49ers' No. 2 running back behind Patrick Taylor due to the absences of Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) and Israel Abanikanda (coach's decision). However, Vaughn was limited to eight special teams snaps and did not show up on the box score otherwise. His chances of being elevated for Week 17 against the Lions would significantly decrease if Guerendo is cleared to play.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The 49ers elevated Vaughn from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game at Miami, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vaughn was elevated from the practice squad for the third week in a row. The fifth-year running back totaled two carries over this span, and, while he didn't see any action on offense last week, he'll likely have to serve as RB3 or RB2 versus the Dolphins. Last week's starter Isaac Guerendo has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, leaving Patrick Taylor and Israel Abanikanda as the top candidates to step up as RB1.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The 49ers elevated Vaughn from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game at Miami, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Vaughn reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact 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 ensure depth at running back, with Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) both sidelined for the remainder of the year.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Back on active roster The 49ers elevated Vaughn from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rams.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Vaughn reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact After signing to the 49ers' practice squad this past Tuesday, Vaughn was elevated for Sunday's win over the Bears, finishing with two carries for four yards while playing three snaps on offense. However, lead back Isaac Guerendo sprained his foot during the win, and if he's unable to play Thursday against the Rams, Vaughn would be in likely be elevated from the practice squad again and serve as the No. 2 running back behind Patrick Taylor.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 14 The 49ers elevated Vaughn from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Bay area The 49ers signed Vaughn to the practice squad Tuesday, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by San Francisco The 49ers cut Vaughn from the practice squad Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks around in San Fran Vaughn signed with the 49ers' practice squad Thursday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses final roster The 49ers waived Vaughn on Monday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks deal with San Francisco The 49ers signed Vaughn on Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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).

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hanging around New England Vaughn signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Monday.

Impact Vaughn joined the Patriots' practice squad in December after being let go 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.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To join Pats' practice squad The Patriots are expected to sign Vaughn to their practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains inactive Sunday Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role reduced with Edmonds return Vaughn rushed once for one yard across four snaps in the Buccaneers' 24-18 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role reduced with Edmonds return Vaughn rushed once for one yard across four snaps in the Buccaneers' 24-18 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another forgettable performance Vaughn rushed four times for seven yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 16-13 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Vaughn logged 18 snaps while Sean Tucker once again failed to see the field, perhaps the last time the two players will operate in that arrangement for a while. Vaughn has netted a meager 32 yards on his 19 carries this season while recording just one catch for three yards, and head coach Todd Bowles could well opt to give Tucker another crack at the top backup job given the dearth of production at that spot thus far.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Works as No. 2 back in loss Vaughn rushed six times for nine yards and failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Buccaneers' 20-6 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Impact Vaughn logged 12 snaps from scrimmage as Rachaad White's direct backup and as the only other running back to log a carry. As his final line implies, Vaughn's production was minimal, and he's now rushed for just 25 yards on 15 carries this season. As such, Sean Tucker, who hasn't logged any snaps on offense in the last two games, could get another turn with the No. 2 job in a Week 7 matchup against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal action in regular season Vaughn rushed 17 times for 53 yards and secured three of four targets for 19 yards across 15 games in 2022.

Impact The third-year back was a forgotten man on offense most of the season, logging just 35 snaps from scrimmage. Vaughn did garner active status for a career-high 15 games, but rookie Rachaad White beat him out for the No. 2 running back job and only increased his snap share as the campaign unfolded. The fact that Vaughn received so few opportunities even with veteran Giovani Bernard missing significant time due to injury doesn't bode well for the Vanderbilt product's prospects heading into the final year of his rookie deal, especially with Leonard Fournette still projected to be on the roster in 2023 alongside White.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ten touches in Week 18 loss Vaughn rushed eight times for 26 yards and secured both targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers' 30-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact Vaughn logged a season-high 16 snaps from scrimmage and another 14 on special teams, leading to his most elevated touch total of the campaign. Even when factoring in Sunday's workload, Vaughn recorded a career-low 17 carries and four targets this season despite playing in a career-high 15 games; he's almost certainly slated for special-teams work exclusively during the upcoming postseason.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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