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. 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.
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Team
New Orleans Saints
Birthdate
1/7/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'6", 270 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 1; Pk (NO)
Birthplace
Houston, TX, USA
Position
DE
College
Houston
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
New Orleans Saints
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
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. 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.
Turner (knee) carries no injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against the Broncos. 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.
Tunrer (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. 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.
Turner (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. 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.
Turner (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports. 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.
Turner (toe) was fully participating in Friday's practice, including during 11-on-11 drills, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports. Turner being back in uniform and participating fully just one day after his toe issue resurfacing is a positive sign for his availability in the weeks ahead. The defensive end was on IR for the majority of the 2023 season due to the turf toe injury he sustained in Week 1, but head coach Dennis Allen did report that this injury was just a flare up.
Head coach Dennis Allen told reporters Thursday that Turner is dealing with a toe injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. 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.
Turner (toe) returned to practice Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports. 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.
Turner didn't practice Sunday due to a toe injury, John Hendrix of SI.com reports. 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.