To become a championship team in the UFL teams need to be able manage their roster, navigate injuries, build and execute successful game plans, deal with travel on a weekly basis, and they must be ready to adjust when conditions out of their control change. This week, the Orlando Storm were reminded that they always need to be ready to make adjustments on and off the field. The most dramatic of those changes involved a change in location for their first playoff game.
During Week 9, the Orlando Storm won the opportunity to host their first ever playoff game when they defeated the DC Defenders. However, the UFL has announced that the Storm playoff game will be moved to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The change of location to a neutral site was a result of the Storm's home stadium, Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, already being scheduled to host and international soccer game. UFL officials mentioned that they looked for another facility in Orlando to play the playoff game, but the only facilities capable of providing the needed amenities were either not available or are being renovated.
In addition, to the change in location for the Storm's first playoff game, the Storm have also made a few roster changes late this week. The first of those moves was that the Storm terminated the contract of defensive end T.J. Pesefea Jr. from their roster. That decision opened an additional roster spot for the Storm, and rather than using that spot to add another defensive end, the Storm decided to add another potential playmaker at the running back position. According to an announcement by the UFL, the Storm have decided to add former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn.To become a championship team in the UFL, teams need to manage their rosters, navigate injuries, build and execute successful game plans, deal with weekly travel, and be ready to adjust when conditions beyond their control change. This week, the Orlando Storm were reminded that they must always be ready to make adjustments on and off the field. The most dramatic of those changes involved moving their first playoff game.
During Week 9, the Orlando Storm earned the opportunity to host their first-ever playoff game by defeating the DC Defenders. However, the UFL has announced that the Storm playoff game will be moved to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The change of location to a neutral site was due to the Storm's home stadium, Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, already scheduled to host an international soccer game. UFL officials said they looked for another facility in Orlando to host the playoff game, but the only facilities capable of providing the necessary amenities were either unavailable or undergoing renovations.
In addition to the change in location for the Storm's first playoff game, the Storm has also made a few roster changes late this week. The first of those moves was that the Storm terminated the contract of defensive end T.J. Pesefea Jr. from their roster. That decision opened an additional roster spot for the Storm, and rather than using that spot to add another defensive end, the Storm decided to add another potential playmaker at the running back position. According to an announcement by the UFL, the Storm have decided to add former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn.
Free Agent Signing:
Orlando
RB, Deuce Vaughn— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) May 30, 2026
Running back Deuce Vaughn comes to the UFL after spending the last three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. The Cowboys selected Vaughn in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and during his first two seasons with Dallas, he played in 14 games, recording 40 rush attempts for 110 yards and 10 catches for 58 receiving yards. During the 2025 season, Vaughn did not get an opportunity to appear in a game for Dallas. Therefore, coming to the Storm late in the season provides Vaughn with a chance to prove that he deserves a chance to return to the NFL.
Vaughn brings elite agility and lateral quickness to the Storm offense, and while Vaughn is only 5'6", 176 pounds, defenses tend to lose him when he hits in the offensive line in the running game. In addition, during his college football career at Kansas State University from 2020 to 2023, Vaughn demonstrated the ability to be an effective receiving threat out of the backfield, catching 116 passes for 1,280 receiving yards and scoring 9 receiving touchdowns while playing for the Wildcats. Vaughn ran the ball 651 times for Kansas State, gaining 3,542 rushing yards, resulting in 34 rushing touchdowns. While Vaughn will likely only be a rotational back for the Storm, his versatility could give him a chance to make an impact for the Storm as they make a push to win their first UFL championship.
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