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Signs with Detroit The Lions signed Turner (ribs) on Friday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Turner was the 28th overall pick in the 2021 Draft by the Saints but recorded just 5.0 sacks across 31 regular-season games with New Orleans. He spent the 2025 campaign with Dallas but missed the entire season on injured reserve with a ribs injury. Turner will compete for a job in Detroit.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Job Isn't Finished After Adding Payton Turner to EDGE Group The Detroit Lions' pass rush still has room for improvement despite the team signing veteran EDGE Payton Turner on Friday.

MARCH 20 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Payton Turner photos View photos of newly-signed Detroit Lions edge rusher Payton Turner.

MARCH 20 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Won't play Thursday Turner (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Commanders, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Despite practicing in a limited fashion throughout the week, Turner won't make his 2025 debut in Thursday's divisional matchup. While the 2021 first-round pick remains on the injured reserve list, expect Dante Fowler and rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku to serve as the Cowboys' top defensive ends in Week 17.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Butler, Mafah among three return to practice for Cowboys As the 2025 regular season comes to a close, the Dallas Cowboys are giving Josh Butler, Phil Mafah and Payton Turner a chance at potentially...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Returns to practice Turner (ribs) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact Turner has yet to play this season due to a ribs injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. The 2021 first-round pick from Houston appeared in 16 games with the Saints in 2024, recording 21 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, four passes defensed and two forced fumbles. Dallas must still activate the 26-year-old to its active roster in order for him to suit up for the Week 16 matchup against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing four games at least The Cowboys placed Turner (ribs) on injured reserve Tuesday, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the regular season.

Impact Turner could have his practice window opened after Week 4 and be back on the field in time to suit up Week 5 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 5, depending on the recovery timetable required for his ribs injury. Once fully healthy, 2021 first-round pick, who spent the first four years of his NFL career in New Orleans, will work to carve out a depth role in the Cowboys' pass-rush rotation.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Past ribs injury Turner logged two tackles (one solo) in Dallas' preseason loss Saturday versus Baltimore.

Impact Turner suffered a ribs injury during practice last week but is now healthy again. He signed with the team back in March and is competing to earn a spot on the final roster as a backup defensive end.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with rib injury Turner left Tuesday's training camp practice due to a rib injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Turner appeared to initially suffer the injury during the first quarter of the Cowboys' preseason loss to the Rams on Saturday, but he managed to return to finish with two tackles (one solo) while playing 18 snaps (15 on defense, three on special teams). Turner was on the field for individual drills before heading to the locker room, and he'll undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury. The results of those tests, coupled with his practice participation over the coming days, will indicate his chances of playing in Saturday's exhibition game against the Ravens.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pic 6: Getting to know the new vets – Payton Turner As the Cowboys have closed the books on the offseason program and get ready for training camp in late July, let’s take a closer look at some...

JULY 1, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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.

APRIL 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Who is Payton Turner? Five things to know about the new Cowboys defensive end New Orleans originally selected Turner with the 28th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

MARCH 12, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys llegan a un acuerdo con el ala defensiva Payton Turner En busca de mejorar el juego de la línea defensiva de cara a la temporada 2025, los Dallas Cowboys llegaron a un acuerdo con Payton Turner,...

MARCH 11, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Payton Turner, Cowboys agree to terms on one-year deal in free agency Still working to improve the defensive line play going into 2025, the Dallas Cowboys double down on Day 2 of free agency by striking a deal...

MARCH 11, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battered Saints limp into Week 18 of what is already the franchise's worst season since 2005

What looked like a very promising season for the New Orleans Saints back in mid-September will instead go down as their worst since the franchise was displaced by Hurricane Katrina...

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Brock Bowers sets NFL rookie records as the Raiders roll to a 25-10 victory over the Saints

Aidan O’Connell passed for two touchdowns, tight end Brock Bowers broke two rookie NFL records, and the Las Vegas Raiders beat the New Orleans Saints 25-10

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

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

Payton Turner on defensive resurgence, Green Bay offense | Packers vs. Saints NFL Week 16 New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi speaks with the media on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center...

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

What's Brewing with Payton Turner presented by Community Coffee New Orleans Saints team reporter Erin Summers catches up with defensive end Payton Turner ahead of the Saints' Week 11 game against the Clev...

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

Payton Turner crushes Cousins for a red-zone sack | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 10 New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Payton Turner comes racing around the edge and strip-sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins in...

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

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Battered Saints limp into Week 18 of what is already the franchise's worst season since 2005

Brock Bowers sets NFL rookie records as the Raiders roll to a 25-10 victory over the Saints