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News: 3 days agoVaughn (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Spin: Vaughn, who last practiced July 31, worked with all three of the Cowboys' offensive units in his return to practice. Now that the 2023 sixth-round draft pick is back in the mix, he'll look to carve out a change-of-pace role in a Dallas backfield that also includes Ezekiel Elliott, Rico Dowdle, Royce Freeman and Malik Davis.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Vaughn's rookie season amounted to little production, as the sixth-round draft pick from Kansas State saw precious few touches during the first month of the season, then was a healthy inactive most of the rest of the way. The diminutive Vaughn (5-foot-6, 175 pounds) was expected to handle change-of-pace duties and catch passes, but he ended up with only 30 touches in seven games, including seven receptions. Tony Pollard is gone, but Ezekiel Elliott has returned after a year away and Rico Dowdle is also in the way for meaningful touches. Vaughn has little value.