{"id":92998,"date":"2025-08-24T14:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T14:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=92998"},"modified":"2025-08-24T14:28:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T14:28:21","slug":"cowboys-offensive-roster-3-bubble-players-likely-heading-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=92998","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys\u2019 Offensive Roster: 3 Bubble Players Likely Heading Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The preseason is officially in the books, and now the hard part begins for NFL front offices.<\/p>\n<p>Teams across the league must trim their rosters down to 53 players by August 26th, with some cuts already happening early as coaches and general managers evaluate depth charts.<\/p>\n<p>For the Dallas Cowboys, a handful of players sit on the bubble: talented athletes who contributed in camp and preseason, but ultimately didn\u2019t do enough to secure a final roster spot.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/insidethestar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/01\/rpaolinelli_cowboys-news_deuce-vaughn-brandon-aubrey-highlight-rookies-effort-in-week-17-1024x539.jpg\" alt=\"3 offensive roster bubble players the Cowboys could likely cut\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the offensive side of the ball, three names stand out as likely cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Football player in a white and blue uniform with number 42 walking on the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RB Deuce Vaughn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When the Cowboys drafted Deuce Vaughn in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft, it was one of the most emotional moments in team history.<\/p>\n<p>His father, Cowboys scout Chris Vaughn, made the call, and Deuce became an instant fan favorite. 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