APRIL 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
PAYTON TURNER
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2 SCK
19 TCKL
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2 SCK
Cowboys 1st-Round DE Shows Off in Workout Video Going Viral Payton Turner is gearing up for a breakout season with the Dallas Cowboys under new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus.
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MARCH 12 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Heading to Dallas The Cowboys are slated to sign Turner to a one-year, $3 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact The 2021 first-round pick played in just 15 regular-season games over the first three years of his NFL career as he struggled to stay healthy. Turner managed to play in 16 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 21 tackles (10 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses and two forced fumbles while serving as a rotational defensive end behind Carl Granderson and Cameron Jordan. Turner would have a chance at a starting role opposite Micah Parsons if DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) opts to sign elsewhere in free agency.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
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Stays healthy in 2024 Turner logged 21 tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses and two forced fumbles across 16 games during the 2024 regular season.
Impact Turner played in just 15 regular-season games over the first three years of his NFL career due to injury. He worked alongside Chase Young as the Saints' rotational defensive ends behind starters Carl Granderson and Cameron Jordan, and the reduced workload led to Turner appearing in all but one game during the 2024 regular season. The Saints declined the fifth-year option on Turner's rookie contract, so the 2021 first-round pick will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Week 18 Turner (ankle) is active for Sunday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
Impact Turner missed the Saints' first two practices of the week due to an ankle injury, but he was a limited participant Friday and has been cleared to suit up in the team's regular-season finale. The fourth-year defensive end has been working in a rotational role throughout the campaign while also serving on special teams. Turner would set a new career high if he can log at least a half-sack Sunday.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable versus Tampa Bay Turner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Turner was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Raiders and logged a pair of DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday before returning to a limited practice Friday. The 2021 first-round pick has been a flop in New Orleans, logging 5.0 career sacks and never turning into a starter for the team. He's played in a career-high 15 games this season as a reserve lineman, logging 21 tackles (10 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Turner's rookie contract is set to expire in March.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
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Likely out for remainder of Week 17 Turner hurt his ankle against Las Vegas on Sunday and is doubtful to return, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact Turner was deemed doubtful with just over three minutes left in the contest, which adds to the unlikelihood of him returning. Prior to his exit, he recorded one assisted tackle.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Sacks Cousins in Week 10 Turner finished Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons with four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
Impact Turner logged his second sack of the regular season Sunday when he got to Kirk Cousins late in the second quarter for a five-yard loss, stripping the ball in the process that was recovered by Drake London. Turner played a season-high 29 snaps on defense, but he's still firmly entrenched as the Saints' No. 4 defensive end behind Cameron Jordan, Carl Granderson and Chase Young. Through nine regular-season games, Turner has logged 13 tackles (eight solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass defenses and two forced fumbles.
NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Will play vs. Broncos Turner (knee) carries no injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos.
Impact Turner was held out of the Saints' Week 5 contest against the Chiefs due to a knee injury. He managed to play through the issue Sunday against the Buccaneers, and even on a short week, Turner is slated to suit up for Thursday's contest. He's provided rotational depth at defensive end this year and has accumulated five tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass defended and one forced fumble across five regular-season games.
OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Still nursing knee injury Tunrer (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Impact Turner played through his knee injury in the Saints' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, recording one tackle across 38 total snaps (13 defensive and 25 on special teams). The 2021 first-round pick will likely continue playing through injury in Week 7 unless he downgrades to no participation either Tuesday or Wednesday.
OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set for return Turner (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay,John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact Turner was forced to miss New Orleans' Week 5 loss to Kansas City but is set to return after turning in two limited practices to close the week. He should resume his rotational role along the defensive line.
OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Monday Turner (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Turner picked up a knee injury during the Saints' Week 4 loss against the Falcons. He was unable to practice all week, and his next chance at playing will be against the Buccaneers in Week 6. Chase Young and Isaiah Foskey should see more snaps as rotational defensive ends behind starters Cameron Jordan and Carl Granderson.
OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
In uniform Friday Turner (toe) was in uniform for Friday's practice, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact Turner being back in uniform just one day after his toe issue was reported is a positive sign towards his availability for Sunday's preseason closer against the Titans and the regular season altogether. The defensive end was on IR for the majority of the 2023 season turf toe injury he sustained in Week 1, but head coach Dennis Allen did report that this injury was just a flare up.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing toe injury Head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Thursday that Turner is dealing with a toe injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact Turner played in just two regular-season games in 2023 due to a turf toe injury he sustained in Week 1. Allen noted that the injury is just a flare up, and he didn't indicate that Turner would be out for a significant amount of time. Turner has played in just 15 regular-season games since being drafted by New Orleans in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Turner (toe) returned to practice Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
Impact Turner sat out practice last week due to a toe injury but is now healthy once again. The 25-year-old will now spend the remainder of the summer competing for a roster spot as a reserve defender.
AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with toe injury Turner didn't practice Sunday due to a toe injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact Saints head coach Dennis Allen believes the injury is related to the one Turner suffered in Week 1 last season, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. That issue limited Turner to just two games during the campaign, though it's not clear if his current injury puts at him at risk of another extended absence.
AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
