Buccaneers running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn did not practice Wednesday, and coach Todd Bowles told reporters Vaughn’s absence was unexcused.
Bowles cited “personal reasons” for Vaughn’s no-show, stressing the fourth-year player is healthy.
It’s possible Vaughn could be upset at his spot on the depth chart. The 2020 third-round pick entered training camp hoping to win the backup job behind starter Rachaad White.
Instead, rookie Sean Tucker won the No. 2 job and Chase Edmonds also ranks ahead of Vaughn on the team’s depth chart.
Thus, if all four backs are healthy, Vaughn might not dress on game day.
Vaughn had a career-low 17 carries and a career-low 3.1 yards per rush last season. He played 37 snaps on offense and 189 on special teams.
He is scheduled to make $1.21 million this season in the final year of his contract.
