Vaughn did not play a single offensive snap during Sunday's 45-20 win against Las Vegas.

Vaugh rushed five times for 42 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 38-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Vaughn (chest) isn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Vaughn (chest) finished Thursday night's 20-19 loss to the Bears with zero carries and two receptions (three targets) for five yards. He also lost a fumble.

Vaughn is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Bears as he deals with a chest injury.

Vaughn was forced out of Thursday's game against the Bears late in the second quarter, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Vaughn, who logged the first three carries of his career and also notched a receiving touchdown in a Week 4 win over the Chargers, is likely to see an expanded role in Thursday's game against the Bears with Leonard Fournette (ankle) doubtful and LeSean McCoy (ankle) already ruled out.

Vaughn carried three times for four yards and brought in two of three targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Coach Bruce Arians said Vaughn is "more than ready" to join the Bucs' backfield mix with Leonard Fournette (ankle) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 3 tilt against the Broncos, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official website reports.

Vaughn did not log any snaps for the second straight game in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Panthers.

Vaughn was active for Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Saints but did not log an offensive snap.

Vaughn has another veteran running back to contend for playing time with in the form of Leonard Fournette, whom the Buccaneers signed to a one-year deal Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Vaughn earned praise Thursday from coach Bruce Arians for both his toughness and superior vision as a runner, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Vaughn has been activated from the Buccaneers' reserve/COVID-19 list, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

The Buccaneers plan to activate Vaughn (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Updating a previous report, the Buccaneers have not activated Vaughn (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The Buccaneers activated Vaughn (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Vaughn has been placed on the Buccaneers' reserve/COVID-19 list, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Vaughn is expected to enjoy a robust and diverse role during his rookie season despite the presence of Ronald Jones, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "The idea is to get him here and see what he does best," Buccaneers general manger Jason Licht said of Vaughn. "We know that he's got good speed. We know that he can catch the ball. We know that he's good in space - he's been very productive there. I think he's capable of playing on all three downs so you can't have too many good backs."

The Buccaneers selected Vaughn in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 76th overall.