KaVontae Turpin - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes impact as receiver Thursday Turpin caught his only target for an 86-yard touchdown in the Cowboys' 30-23 win over the Commanders on Christmas Day. he added 115 yards on five kickoff returns.

Impact The one touch on offense tied his season low, but Turpin made it count by settling under a deep toss by Dak Prescott in the second quarter and taking it to the house. It was Turpin's second receiving TD of the season, but his primary value to the Cowboys still comes from his return ability, and his 1,599 kickoff return yards on the year are by far a career high. He'll look to pad those totals a little more in Week 18 against the Giants.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Good to go for Thursday Turpin (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Thursday's Christmas Day matchup against Washington, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Turpin has managed a shoulder injury this week and was listed as limited Monday and Tuesday. However, he was deemed a full participant for Wednesday's practice walkthrough and wasn't given a designation for Thursday's contest. As such, Turpin should serve in his usual role as the Cowboys' kick/punt returner versus the Commanders. He could also see more work as a wideout if Ryan Flournoy (knee, questionable) is unable to suit up.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited Tuesday Turpin (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Turpin produced 27 total yards on four touches on offense in Sunday's loss to the Chargers. His biggest impact comes on special teams, where he serves as the Cowboys' return man.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Turpin (shoulder) is listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report, Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Turpin racked up an impressive 148 yards across six kickoff returns during Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Chargers, but he was otherwise limited to just four touches on offense, compiling 27 total yards. He'll have two more chances to upgrade to a full practice ahead of Thursday's divisional matchup against the Commanders.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Four touches on offense Sunday Turpin gained 13 rushing yards on two carries and caught two of four targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Chargers. He added 148 yards on six kickoff returns.

Impact The fourth-year return specialist continues to see a small but steady role in the Dallas offense. Turpin has gotten between three and five touches in each of the last five games, putting together 182 scrimmage yards over that stretch, but his only touchdown of the season came back in Week 2.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited usage on offense Turpin gained two rushing yards on his lone carry, caught both his targets for 10 yards and added 124 yards on four kickoff returns in Sunday's 34-26 loss to the Vikings.

Impact The 29-year-old speedster continues to be a force on special teams while seeing limited opportunities on offense. Turpin has topped 100 return yards in five of the last six games, and on the season his 1,336 kickoff return yards are third in the NFL behind Tennessee's Chimere Dike (1,413) and Minnesota's Myles Price (1,405). Turpin does have at least three touches on offense in four straight games however, putting together a modest 155 scrimmage yards during that stretch.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Busy as returner in Week 14 Turpin gained four rushing yards on his lone carry, caught both his targets for 26 yards and accumulated 176 yards on seven kickoff returns in Thursday's loss to the Lions.

Impact The 176 return yards were a season high for Turpin, who got plenty of opportunities as the Dallas defense gave up five touchdowns and 44 points to Detroit. Turpin's 1,212 kickoff return yards in 2025 are a career high, putting him third in the NFL behind the Titans' Chimere Dike (1,282) and the Vikings' Myles Price (1,227), but his role on offense remains limited -- through 11 games, he's turned 34 total touches into 353 scrimmage yards and a receiving TD.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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NOVEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Gets five touches Thanksgiving Day Turpin caught two passes on as many targets for 28 yards and added three carries for 33 yards during the Cowboys' 31-28 win over the Chiefs on Thursday. He also added 118 yards on...

Impact Turpin continued to serve in a gadget role in the Cowboys' offense Thursday, and he surpassed 50 scrimmage yards for a second straight game and for the fourth time this season. The fourth-year pro's speed makes him a big-play threat on every down and has earned him a small but consistent role in Dallas' offense. Turpin is up to 19 catches (on 28 targets) for 260 yards and a touchdown along with 12 carries for 63 yards across 10 regular-season games, and his 1,036 yards on kickoffs (on 40 returns) is third most in the NFL behind Chimere Dike (1,206) and Myles Price (1,058).

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Don't forget these 5: Turpin's alert fumble recovery Plays that might be forgotten include KaVontae Turpin’s alert fumble recovery in the fourth quarter to avoid a turnover.

NOVEMBER 28 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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Cleared to play Turpin (shoulder/illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game against the Chiefs, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Cowboys listed Turpin as a full participant after Wednesday's walk-through. He should be fine for his usual part-time role on offense while handling kick and punt returns.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Tuesday Turpin (shoulder) was limited in Tuesday's practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's an upgrade for Turpin, who logged a DNP at Monday's walkthrough. Turpin caught a 48-yard pass and rushed two times for four yards in last Sunday's comeback win over the Eagles, seeing 46 percent of the offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Monday's practice estimate Turpin was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report due to a shoulder injury and an illness, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Impact Turpin earned his highest snap share (46 percent) since Week 4 during Sunday's win versus the Eagles, and he produced one catch (on two targets) for 48 yards and two carries for four yards. The reception marked his longest of the campaign, but he now is tending two a pair of health concerns ahead of Thursday's contest against the Chiefs. Wednesday's injury report will unveil whether or not Turpin has a designation for Week 13 action.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

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Three touches on offense Sunday Turpin gained four rushing yards on two carries, caught one of two targets for 48 yards and added 86 return yards on three kickoff returns and one punt return in Sunday's 24-21 win...

Impact The fourth-year speedster committed his first fumble of the season early in the second quarter as part of a disastrous first half that saw the Cowboys fall behind 21-0, but Turpin atoned right before halftime with his 48-yard catch and run to set up Dallas' first TD of the game as they began a remarkable comeback. It was Turpin's longest play from scrimmage this season, and through nine games he's produced 262 yards of offense and a receiving TD on 26 touches while racking up 973 total return yards -- fourth in the NFL behind the Titans' Chimere Dike (1,491), the Vikings Myles Price (1,336) and the Bengals' Charlie Jones (1,034).

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Don't forget these 5: Osa's late sack on Hurts Plays that might be forgotten include a dazzling open-field play by KaVontae Turpin that kicked off the scoring for the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 24 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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NOVEMBER 24 • FOX SPORTS

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Highlight: Zack Baun recovers the KaVontae Turpin fumble Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin takes a handoff out of the backfield and fumbles leading to a recovery by Eagles linebacker Zac...

NOVEMBER 23 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

No yardage on offense in Week 11 Turpin recorded one catch for zero yards on two targets and returned one punt for 14 yards and four kickoffs for 111 yards in Monday's 33-16 win over the Raiders.

Impact For the first time in eight appearances on the season, Turpin failed to account for any yards from scrimmage. Though the two-time Pro Bowl returner will continue to make his greatest impact for Dallas on special teams, he looks like he'll still be a part-time contributor on offense as a gadget player. He was on the field for 23 of the Cowboys' 67 offensive snaps Monday, placing him fourth among wideouts behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Ryan Flournoy.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Gains 13 total yards on offense Turpin caught two of three targets for 10 yards and rushed once for three yards in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals. He added 151 kickoff return yards and six punt return yards...

Impact Turpin continued to have a minimal impact on offense Monday, doing most of his damage on kickoff returns. The fourth-year wideout is not involved enough in the Cowboys' offensive plans to garner much fantasy attention, but with Monday's performance on special teams, the TCU product is now fourth in the NFL with 722 kickoff return yards. Turpin will remain extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes as the Cowboys head into their Week 10 bye before a matchup against the Raiders in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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