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Sun, 05 Sep 2004 16:44:08 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have announced the release of CB Darrick Vaughn.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:10:37 -0700
Updating a previous story, HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans CB Darrick Vaughn (groin) returned to practice Monday, Aug. 16, after missing some time with a bad groin.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004 05:42:02 -0700
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans CB Darrick Vaughn (groin) is expected to return to practice this week on a limited basis.
Thu, 05 Aug 2004 14:10:23 -0700
J. Michael Moore, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans CB Darrick Vaughn (groin) sat out/was limited during Wednesday's practice, Aug. 4, due to a groin injury.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004 10:13:22 -0700
The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans have re-signed restricted free agent CB Darrick Vaughn. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sat, 15 Nov 2003 09:42:35 -0800
Carlton Thompson, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans WR/KR J.J. Moses (hamstring) missed practice Friday, Nov. 14, and it is uncertain whether he will be ready to play for Sunday's game, Nov. 16, against the Buffalo Bills. If Moses can't play, WR Jabar Gaffney will handle punt returns while RB Tony Hollings or RB Darrick Vaughn will handle kick returns. CB Aaron Glenn may be used to return kicks as well.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 20:27:55 -0800
The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans CB Darrick Vaughn, who led the NFL in kickoff return average (27.7 yards) as a rookie in 2000, is capable of returning kicks if Houston Texans KR/PR J.J. Moses is unavailable for the Sunday, Nov. 16, game against the Buffalo Bills.
Mon, 06 Oct 2003 22:54:23 -0700
Joseph Duarte, of the Houston Chronicle, reports if Houston Texans CB Aaron Glenn is unavavilable for the Sunday, Oct. 12, game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, then CB Darrick Vaughn will play dime when the team uses six defensive backs.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003 05:07:34 -0700
Houston Texans CB Darrick Vaughn (shoulder) was held out of practice Tuesday, Aug. 26, reports HoustonTexans.com.
Sun, 17 Aug 2003 09:49:33 -0700
HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers said CB/KR Darrick Vaughn (shoulder) suffered a sprained shoulder and underwent an MRI. He'll be held out of practice because of the injury.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003 13:48:09 -0700
Carlton Thompson, of the Houston Chronicle, reports when the Houston Texans use their dime package in the Friday, August 15 pre-season game against the Dallas Cowboys, Texans CB Darrick Vaughn will play at the dime position with the first unit.
Tue, 14 Jan 2003 13:10:32 -0800
HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have officially signed CB Darrick Vaughn. He was a seventh round draft choice by Atlanta in the 2000 NFL Draft.
Sun, 01 Sep 2002 14:14:27 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have released CB Darrick Vaughn.
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 15:59:26 -0700
According to the Associated Press, Atlanta Falcons CB/KR Darrick Vaughn (ankle) had X-rays, which came back negative, on his injured ankle. His status for this week is uncertain.
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 21:57:21 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports CB Darrick Vaughn (foot) returned to practice Wednesday. He was injured in last weekend's pre-season game.
Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:02:14 -0700
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons CB/KR Darrick Vaughn is wearing a brace on his left hand and wrist. There is some chance he has ligament damage. He will visit a specialist Sunday. He has been troubled by the injury for weeks.
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:17:18 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons RB Warrick Dunn fielded punts again Tuesday. Joining Dunn in punt return duties were CBs Allen Rossum, Darrick Vaughn and Ray Buchanan and WR Kahlil Hill.
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 13:52:42 -0800
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons DE Patrick Kerney (illness) returned to practice on Friday. He's listed as probable for this weekend's game. RB Maurice Smith (shin), CB Ray Buchanan (knee) and CB Darrick Vaughn (groin/knee) practiced all week.
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:09:37 -0800
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons TE Reggie Kelly (knee/ankle) missed his second day of practice on Thursday. He remains doubtful for this weekend's game. Kelly went through some light running drills today. DE Patrick Kerney (illness) was added to the team's injury report after missing today's practice due to illness. CB Darrick Vaughn (groin/knee) and CB Ray Buchanan (knee), both probable, practiced on Thursday.
Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:30:54 -0800
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons RB Maurice Smith (shin) and CB Ray Buchanan (knee) are probable for this weekend's game. CB Darrick Vaughn (groin/knee) has been listed as questionable. All three players are currently nursing their injuries.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001 04:34:42 -0800
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons TE Reggie Kelly (knee/ankle) suffered a twisted right knee and right ankle during Sunday's game. He was able to return to the game in the fourth quarter. KR Darrick Vaughn (groin) and CB Conrad Hamilton (ankle) were also banged up during the game.
Thu, 08 Nov 2001 14:01:26 -0800
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons kick returner Darrick Vaughn said he had been slowed by the ankle he injured in training camp. Vaughn said there have been holes for him to run through in previous games, but his ankle was taped so heavily it was hard for him to run fast and cut sharply. However, Vaughn broke out a season-best 57-yard kickoff return Sunday against New England, and said he expects more of the same now that his ankle feels 100 percent.
Wed, 03 Oct 2001 15:08:05 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports OT Ephraim Salaam, who injured his foot against Arizona last Sunday, practiced today and is probable on the injury report. LB Chris Draft did not participate in practice today due to his toe injury. Artie Ulmer has been taking his place at weakside linebacker. Backup CB Conrad Hamilton returned to practice for the first time since suffering a slight tear of his left hamstring in the first quarter of the Falcons season-opener. Coach Dan Reeves said it is unlikely he will play this week. CB Darrick Vaughn has been filling in for Hamilton in the nickel defense. Reeves also indicated if G Kynan Forney is ready to go, he will play. WR Tony Martin remains out with a broken clavicle in his right shoulder.
Thu, 06 Sep 2001 14:23:07 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports DT Travis Hall returned to practice today after sitting out on Monday and Wednesday to rest a sprained ankle. He remains questionable for Sunday's game. LB Matt Stewart practiced for the second straight day but also remains questionable with a leg injury. CB Conrad Hamilton (leg), LB Antony Jordan (back), DT Shawn Swayda (knee) and CB Darrick Vaughn (hamstring) all practiced and are expected to play on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Sep 2001 12:03:40 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports two players injured in last week's pre-season game, DT Travis Hall (ankle sprain) and LB Matt Stewart (hip flexor) missed practice earlier today. Coach Reeves is hoping they can return to practice Wednesday after the team takes tomorrow off. The other injured Falcons were: DB Ronnie Bradford (knee), CB Conrad Hamilton (hamstring), RB Travis Jervey (elbow), LB Antony Jordan (back), WR Quentin McCord (hamstring) DT Shawn Swayda (knee) and CB Darrick Vaughn (hamstring). All of those players were able to practice with no apparent problems.
Sun, 02 Sep 2001 09:06:02 -0700
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons DT Travis Hall (sprained right ankle) and LB Matt Stewart (strained left thigh/hip flexor) are questionable for Sunday's season opener. Other injured Falcons are: DT Shawn Swayda (sprained knee) CB Conrad Hamilton (hamstring), S Ronnie Bradford (knee), CB Darrick Vaughn (hamstring), LB Antony Jordan (back), WR Quentin McCord (hamstring) and RB Travis Jervey (elbow).
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 06:07:56 -0700
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons LBs Jeff Kelly (knee) and Corey Atkins (knee) along with CB Elijah Williams (knee) missed practice on Wednesday. Williams, who has a partially torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. He is expected to be out at least three more weeks. That may hurt his ability to survive the final cuts. FS Ronnie Bradford (tendinitis) and reserve CB Darrick Vaughn (sprained ankle) both practiced on Wednesday.
Wed, 15 Aug 2001 15:22:55 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons EB Elijah Williams (knee), LB Corey Atkins (knee), TE Jevaris Johnson (knee) and LB Trey Merkens (knee) missed practice today. CB Darrick Vaughn (ankle) returned to practice today. It is unclear if he will play in Friday’s pre-season game against the Washington Redskins.
Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:25:38 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports DT Travis Hall (sprained right ankle) and QB Doug Johnson (sore back) were able to return to practice earlier today. CB Elijah Williams missed his second day of practice with a sprained right knee. LB Corey Atkins (knee), TE Jevaris Johnson (knee), LB Trey Merkens (knee) and CB Darrick Vaughn (ankle) remain sidelined.
Mon, 13 Aug 2001 15:15:07 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons PK Jake Arians (groin), G Anthony Redmon (knee) and LB Mark Simoneau (foot) returned to practice today. LB Corey Atkins (knee), TE Jevaris Johnson (knee), LB Trey Merkens (knee), DT Travis Hall (ankle), CB Elijah Williams (knee) and CB Darrick Vaughn (ankle) missed practice today. Vaughn could return to practice tomorrow. QB Doug Johnson missed practice to receive treatment on his sore back. LB Jessie Tuggle has been practicing with the team with a cast on his thumb, but will not play in Friday’s pre-season game against the Washington Redskins.
Thu, 09 Aug 2001 14:30:26 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons T Michael Thompson, who sat out of practice yesterday after having an allergic reaction to a bee sting, returned to practice today without any problems. CB Darrick Vaughn is expected to miss some practice time after suffering a left ankle sprain during yesterday’s practice. LB Trey Merkens underwent surgery today to correct a tear in the meniscus in his left knee.
Wed, 08 Aug 2001 14:46:22 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons LB Corey Atkins (knee), TE Jevaris Johnson (knee), K Jake Arians (groin) and LB Mark Simoneau (foot) and OL Anthony Redmon (knee) remained out of action today. Arians and Simoneau could return to practice tommorow and Redmon could return next week. CB Darrick Vaughn left practice with a sprained left ankle. LB Jeff Kelly (knee) and T Wes Shivers (neck) returned to practice today. T Michael Thompson was forced to sit out of practice after having an allergic reaction to a bee sting to a bee sting before practice.
Mon, 06 Aug 2001 17:50:17 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports LB Jessie Tuggle (thumb) and RB Rodney Thomas (ankle) both returned to practice today. The team suffered multiple injuries last Friday against the Steelers inclduing: PK Jake Arians (groin), QB Doug Johnson (back), CB Elijah Williams (hamstring), LB Trey Merkens (ankle, knee), CB Darrick Vaughn (jaw), T Ephraim Salaam (knee), C Todd McClure (back), LB Artie Ulmer (hamstring), LB Henri Crockett (hip) and DE Chuck Wiley (hamstring). Arians, Johnson and Merkens were not able to practice today. LB Jeff Kelly was held out in the afternoon to rest his right knee. T Wes Shivers sprained his neck in the morning practice and was held out of action in the afternoon practice.
Sun, 05 Aug 2001 08:59:11 -0700
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports the Atlanta Falcons had some good news on the injury front as they learned that LB Artie Ulmer did not break his right hand; he sprained it. LB Trey Merkens (left knee, right ankle) was injured during Friday's pre-season game and he is expected to undergo an MRI today. CBs Elijah Williams (hamstring) and Darrick Vaughn (jaw), T Ephraim Salaam (knee), C Todd McClure (back), and DE Chuck Wiley (hamstring) are all dinged up, but none of the injuries appear serious.
Sat, 04 Aug 2001 07:23:41 -0700
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons LBs Henri Crockett (hip), Trey Merkens (knee, ankle) and Artie Ulmer (possible broken right hand) were injured in last night's game and they will be further evaluated today. CB Elijah Williams (hamstring), KR Darrick Vaughn (jaw), OT Ephraim Salaam (knee), C Todd McClure (back), and DE Chuck Wiley (hamstring) were also injured. No status has been provided for them to this point.
Sat, 21 Jul 2001 21:00:20 -0700
Dan Levak reports for AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons WR Terance Mathis, WR Vinny Sutherland and CB Darrick Vaughn took all the reps fielding punts during special teams drills Saturday morning and afternoon.
Wed, 20 Dec 2000 19:27:06 -0800
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons CB Ray Buchanan (hip), CB Darrick Vaughn (leg), T Bob Whitfield (leg), S Terry Cousin (hamstring) and TE Dallas Neil (shoulder) practiced on Wednesday. CB Elijah Williams (ankle) and T Ephraim Salaam (foot) missed practice on Wednesday.
Mon, 04 Dec 2000 17:31:51 -0800
In his morning press conference, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Reeves stated KR Darrick Vaughn (ribs) is having trouble breathing right now but stated the team doesn't know for sure what the injury is.
