Chances are even the most ardent Cowboys fans don’t know a whole lot about Dustin Vaughan, the team’s third-string quarterback whose next regular-season NFL pass will be his first. Let us help you. Here are 10 things to know about Dustin Vaughan.
1. The Dustin Vaughan-Tony Romo connection
When it comes to quarterbacks, the Cowboys have an unlikely trio as it pertains to the NFL draft. None were drafted by the team. Dustin Vaughan, like starter Tony Romo, was signed by Dallas as an undrafted free agent. Backup Brandon Weeden was at the other end of the spectrum, a first-round pick by the Cleveland Browns who was later acquired by Dallas.