Ezekiel Turner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands on injured reserve The Lions placed Turner (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Turner injured his right foot during the Lions' preseason finale against the Texans on Saturday. By being placed on IR prior to Tuesday's roster cut-down deadline, he'll be required to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Lions.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lions lose Ezekiel Turner to possible torn Achilles; Graham Glasgow OK after practice injury Ezekiel Turner, one of the Lions' best special teams players last season, was injured with just under 12 minutes to play in Saturday's third...

AUGUST 23 • FREEP.COM

Lions QB Kyle Allen, rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa solidify roster chances in 26-7 preseason loss to Texans

Kyle Allen threw a 33-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass late in the first quarter to rookie Isaac TeSlaa, solidifying their roles with the Detroit Lions in a 26-7 loss against the Hous...

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Suffers foot injury vs. Houston Turner was helped off the field after injuring his right foot during Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Turner was unable to put any weight on his right foot while being assisted off the field, making it unlikely that he'll return to Saturday's contest. The veteran linebacker is competing for a depth spot on the Lions' 53-man roster.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Lions DB Khalil Dorsey collides with teammate, carted off with leg injury against Bills

Detroit Lions defensive back Khalil Dorsey was placed on a backboard and carted off the field after suffering a leg injury against the Buffalo Bills

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Campbell, Lions no longer satisfied with just making the playoffs

For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • Associated Press

Gets let go Turner was released by the 49ers on Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Turner signed a one-year contract with San Francisco in March after spending the first six seasons of his career in Arizona. The Washington product has primarily been a special teams contributor during that time. In a corresponding move, the 49ers signed defensive tackle Nick Williams with Kalia Davis expected to undergo knee surgery.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Happy Birthday to Ezekiel Turner! San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ezekiel Turner celebrates his birthday on June 9.

JUNE 9, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Stats and Facts: 49ers Welcome Linebacker Ezekiel Turner The San Francisco 49ers signed linebacker Ezekiel Turner to a one-year contract following a six-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals.

MARCH 25, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

49ers Sign LB Ezekiel Turner to a One-Year Deal The San Francisco 49ers announced the team has signed linebacker Ezekiel Turner to a one-year deal.

MARCH 20, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Back in Arizona Arizona re-signed Turner to a one-year contract Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Turner rarely sees the field on defense but has been a core special teams player for Arizona over the past five seasons. He's expected to continue being a key part of the Cardinals' coverage units in 2023 while also serving as a reserve linebacker.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 5 Turner (ankle) was not listed on Arizona's injury report Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact After missing Weeks 3 and 4 due to an ankle injury, Turner was a full participant in Friday's practice and was not listed on the team's injury report. The 26-year-old linebacker has logged four tackles (two solo) through two games this season. Playing 36 of the team's special teams snaps, Turner primarily plays a special teams role for the Cardinals and look set to resume his duties Sunday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will sit again Turner (ankle) is out Sunday against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Turner also sat out the team's Week 3 loss to the Rams with the injury. Mostly a depth piece at linebacker and a special-teams contributor, Turner's snaps will likely continue funneling to Ben Niemann.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 3 Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Friday that Turner (ankle) won't play Sunday versus the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Turner has operated mostly in a depth capacity up to this point in the season, logging the majority of his snaps on special teams. Ben Niemann should be in line to see increased work in Turner's absence.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks with Arizona Turner agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Friday, Kevin Parrish of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Turner made just five appearances in 2021 because of injuries and registered six total defensive snaps, though he continued to be a core piece for Arizona's special teams unit. After making the Cardinals' roster as an undrafted free agent in 2018, he's led the team in special-teams tackles twice -- 22 in 2018 and 15 in 2020. Turner figures to have a similar role again in 2022.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from injured reserve The Cardinals returned Turner (shoulder) to the active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Turner, who was designated to return from injured reserve in Week 17, had until this coming Wednesday to return to the active roster within the 21-day practice window. The linebacker saw very little action on defense (five total defensive snaps) before sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 5, but he played 20 or more special-teams snaps in the team's first four games and could play a prominent role in this phase going forward.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to practice Turner (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Turner was placed on injured reserve in mid-October after he sustained a shoulder injury in Week 5, but he'll now be able to return to the practice field. It's not yet clear when he'll be cleared to return to game action following his lengthy absence.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Cardinals placed Turner (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Turner suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the 49ers, and he will be sidelined for at least three weeks with the move to injured reserve. The 25-year-old's absence shouldn't affect the defensive rotations, but he was a key piece for the majority of Arizona's special teams units.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals use Hopkins, stellar defense to beat 49ers 17-10

The Arizona Cardinals improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1974, riding a stellar defensive performance to a 17-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Joe Burrow taken to hospital; Daniel Jones carted off field

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals was taken to a hospital as a precaution after suffering a bruised throat and Daniel Jones of the New York Giants was carted off the field with...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Leaves with shoulder issue Turner is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a shoulder injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Turner's absence means the Cardinals lose some depth on special teams. It shouldn't affect the defense much as he's only played three snaps over the season's first four weeks.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking in Arizona Turner signed his ERFA tender with the Cardinals on Monday, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Turner has been a standout contributor on special teams over the last three seasons, which once again could give him a path to a roster spot. Of course, as a player who only handled five defensive snaps in 2020, he's well off the radar in IDP formats.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Ezekiel Turner signs one-year tender The Cardinals announced that restricted free agent linebacker Ezekiel Turner has signed his one-year tender.

APRIL 19, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cardinals face tough choices on which veterans to keep

The Arizona Cardinals have some tough choices ahead in trying to decide which veterans to keep as they push for a playoff berth for the first time since 2015

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

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