Malik Turner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

49ers may lose special teams ace in the hole just as soon as they unlocked him The 49ers may have unlocked a special teams ace in the hole with wide receiver Malik Turner.

OCTOBER 24 • NINERNOISE.COM

Back with practice squad Turner reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Turner was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 20-10 win over the Falcons, failing to record any stats on offensive while playing 10 snaps with the unit. With Ricky Pearsall (knee) unavailable, Turner's 10 offensive snaps ranked fourth at wide receiver, behind Jauan Jennings (57), Kendrick Bourne (52) and Demarcus Robinson (23). Additionally, Turner compiled two tackles on kick coverage and one takedown on punt coverage in Week 7. The wide receiver will now have to be officially signed to the active roster to appear in another game this season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from practice squad The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Turner will be elevated by the 49ers for the third time this season, which is the maximum amount of times for a player on a team's practice squad. Turner will provide support on special teams while adding depth to a 49ers wide receiver corps that is without Ricky Pearsall (knee) for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from practice squad The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Goes back to practice squad Turner reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transactions log.

Impact Turner played just six of San Francisco's 86 offensive snaps Thursday, as Demarcus Robinson (73), Kendrick Bourne (70) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (46) dominated in that category. With the 49ers still dealing with a ton of injuries at wide receiver, Turner could again be a candidate for elevation in Week 6 at Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for TNF The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Thursday night's game against the Rams.

Impact Turner will provide the 49ers with much-need depth at wide receiver due to the absences of Jauan Jennings (ankle), Ricky Pearsall (knee) and rookie fourth-rounder Jordan Watkins (calf). Turner was elevated to the active roster for the 49ers' Week 3 win over the Cardinals, when he played eight snaps (one on offense, seven on special teams) without showing up on the box score otherwise.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on practice squad Turner reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Turner got his first elevation of the season for Sunday's win over Arizona and logged seven special-teams snaps along with one snap on offense. San Francisco's wideout corps has been depleted early in the season, as Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is on the PUP list, Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and Trent Taylor (undisclosed) are on IR, and Jauan Jennings (shoulder/ankle) missed Week 3. With that being said, even if Turner gets elevated again Week 4, he probably won't see much (if any) work on offense.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The 49ers elevated Turner from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact Turner has spent the entire 2025 season on San Francisco's practice squad, but he has the chance to be active with Jordan Watkins (calf) sidelined. Turner would likely contribute primarily on special teams if active.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Finds spot on SF's practice squad Turner signed with San Francisco's practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Turner could see some action early in the season while some of San Francisco's rostered receivers recover from injury, though fellow practice squad wideouts Robbie Chosen and Junior Bergen will also be vying for promotions to the roster. Turner's last regular-season appearance came back in 2022 with the 49ers.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by 49ers The 49ers released Turner on Tuesday.

Impact Turner played in all three preseason games for the 49ers and posted three receptions (five targets) for 41 yards. The 29-year-old wide receiver last made a serious impact with the Cowboys in 2021 when he reeled in 12 passes for 149 yards and three touchdowns while contributing on special teams. Turner will aim to secure a practice-squad role this year.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Bay Area The 49ers signed Turner to a contract Wednesday.

Impact Turner briefly spent some time on the 49ers' practice squad last year but hasn't seen regular-season action since 2022 with San Francisco, when he played 50 snaps (49 on special teams, one on offense) across three games with San Francisco. Turner is a longshot to make the 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but a strong performance in practices and preseason games could earn him a spot on the team's practice squad.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out in San Francisco Turner was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Turner signed with San Francisco's practice squad Oct. 23, but it now appears the team has decided to move in another direction. The Illinois product most recently appeared in two regular-season games with the 49ers in 2022, playing almost strictly on special teams (49 of 50 total snaps on special teams). In a corresponding move, the 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Russell Gage to their practice squad.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 49ers' practice squad Turner was signed to the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Turner was let go by San Francisco in August with an injury settlement, but he will now return to the team. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) done for the season, Turner will provide the 49ers with another depth option at wide receiver down the stretch.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The 49ers released Turner from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Turner was placed on San Francisco's injured reserve Tuesday with an unspecified injury, and he was set to miss the entire 2024 campaign until reaching a settlement two days later. Once healthy, the 28-year-old wide receiver out of Illinois will look to catch onto another team's roster, most likely on the practice squad.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The 49ers placed Turner (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Turner signed a one-year deal with the 49ers on July 25, but he will now be forced to miss the entire 2024 season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. Turner last saw NFL action in 2022 with San Francisco, when he played 49 snaps on special teams across three regular-season outings.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with San Francisco The 49ers signed Turner to a one-year deal Thursday.

Impact With Trent Williams holding out, it opened up a roster spot in San Francisco. Turner appeared in three games for the Niners in 2022 but was out of the league last season after spending most of last summer with the Colts. Turner is now 28 years old and has 29 career catches across 44 contests.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inked by Indy The Colts signed Turner to a contract Thursday.

Impact Turner appeared in three games with the 49ers last season, but he wasn't targeted. He also spent time on the Texans' and Raiders' practice squads. The five-year veteran will now compete to carve out a depth and special-teams role in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Texans' practice squad Houston signed Turner to its practice squad Friday.

Impact Just a few days after being cut from the Raiders' practice squad, Turner has already found another opportunity to make an impression with the Texans. With Nico Collins (foot) recently having landed on the injured reserve list and Brandin Cooks (calf) and Chris Moore (foot) both questionable for Week 16, Turner could see himself elevated to the active roster sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

49ers Release DL Akeem Spence, WR Malik Turner, Sign WR Willie Snead IV The 49ers have released DL Akeem Spence, signed WR Willie Snead IV to the team’s practice squad and released WR Malik Turner from the practi...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Returning to practice squad Turner reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Turner didn't see any work on offense, but he did record an assisted tackle on kick coverage. This was Turner's third callup from the practice squad, so he will need to be signed to the active roster if he's going to appear for the 49ers again this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again San Francisco activated Turner to its active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The move will mark Turner's third elevation and his second in as many weeks. The undrafted rookie out of Illinois has served primarily on special teams over his first two appearances and figures to garner a similar role in Week 5.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Turner has been elevated to the 49ers active roster ahead of Monday's Week 4 contest against the Rams.

Impact The move will mark Turner's second elevation, which means he'll only be eligible for one more standard game-day elevation before the 49ers would need to officially sign him to the active roster. The undrafted wideout out of Illinois played primarily on special teams during his Week 1 elevation and figures to garner a similar role against Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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