Shemar Turner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Moved to reserve/PUP list Turner (knee) was moved to the reserve/PUP list by the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Turner suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 of the 2025 campaign, and he spent the entire preseason on the active/PUP list. The defensive tackle will now be sidelined for at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he could return to action is Week 5 against the Packers on Oct. 11.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Keyshaun Elliott, Shemar Turner, Elijah Hicks Headline Bears Injury Updates From Ben Johnson Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided injury updates on four defenders on Tuesday afternoon.

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Lands on PUP to open camp The Bears placed Turner (knee) on the active/PUP list Saturday, Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Turner tore his ACL during the Bears' Week 8 loss to the Ravens in late October. He'll be limited to sideline and rehab work for now, but once fully healthy, Turner will be eligible to participate in training camp practices and preseason games. The 2025 second-rounder figures to operate in a depth role on the Bears' defensive line behind Gervon Dexter and Grady Jarrett for the upcoming season.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears are hoping a focus on fundamentals will help their pass rush

The Chicago Bears are hoping a renewed focus on fundamentals will help energize their pass rush

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Don't Forget About Shemar Turner in the Bears' Quest to Find More Defensive Tackle Help Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles believes 2026 could be a breakout season for Shemar Turner.

APRIL 11 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bears 'Actively Trying' To Add Pass Rusher Before Deadline Jordan Schultz reports the Bears have been "actively trying" to add a pass rusher before the trade deadline. Following injuries to DE Dayo O...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • NFLTRADERUMORS.CO

Bears place rookie second-round pick on season-ending IR, activate DE Austin Booker | Sporting News The Chicago Bears placed 2025 second-round pick Shemar Turner on season-ending IR and activated DE Austin Booker for his season debut.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sent to injured reserve The Bears placed Turner (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Turner suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Bears' Week 8 loss to the Ravens. The second-round rookie's season ends after just five appearances in which he logged six tackles (six solo), including a pair of TFLs, on 74 defensive snaps.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears encounter dead ends within the red zone

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears continue to find the red zone to be a dead end

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers season-ending ACL tear Bears coach Ben Johnson said Monday that Turner (knee) will miss the rest of the 2025 campaign due to an ACL tear, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The rookie second-round pick suffered a season-ending knee injury during Chicago's loss to Baltimore in Week 8 and will now turn his full attention toward making a recovery for the 2026 campaign. Turner now ends his rookie year with six solo tackles across five regular-season appearances. In Turner's absence, Andrew Billings and Jonathan Ford will now benefit from increased rotational opportunities behind top defensive tackles Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dexter.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears Rookie Shemar Turner Out for the Year After Week 8 ACL Tear Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson shared injury news, including rookie Shemar Turner's season-ending injury.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Knee injury sidelines Bears 2nd-round pick Shemar Turner for season He was hurt Sunday in Baltimore.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Tyler Huntley leads Ravens past Bears 30-16, Derrick Henry scores 2 TDs for Baltimore

Derrick Henry ran for two touchdowns, Tyler Huntley made a big third-down throw late in the fourth quarter and the Baltimore Ravens finally won without Lamar Jackson, beating the C...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears 2nd-round pick Shemar Turner carted to locker room with knee injury in Ravens game Turner, who as drafted No. 62 overall, has played five games this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Won't return Week 8 with knee injury Turner has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Ravens due to a knee injury.

Impact Turner was carted off the field after sustaining a knee injury in the first quarter, and the rookie second-rounder will not return to Sunday's game in Baltimore. With Turner done for the day and Chris Williams (coach's decision) inactive, Andrew Billins and Jonathan Ford will serve as the Bears' rotational defensive tackles behind Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dextor the rest of the way.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon sidelined for season opener against Minnesota

Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon have been ruled out for the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

On track to play Week 1 Turner (ankle) was not listed on the Bears' estimated injury report Thursday.

Impact Turner was sidelined for most of training camp due to an ankle injury that he suffered in late July. His absence from Thursday's estimated report indicates that he's past the issue, and the rookie second-rounder is in line to make his NFL regular-season debut against the Vikings on Monday. Turner is expected to begin the season in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind starters Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dexter.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No go Sunday Turner (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's preseason contest against the Bills, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Turner was able to return to practice Friday after missing three weeks with an ankle injury, but he was still unable to give it a go versus Buffalo. The defensive lineman will shift his focus to Friday's preseason finale with the Chiefs.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Friday Turner (ankle) is participating in Friday's practice, Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Turner suffered an ankle injury on the first day of training camp and has missed not only the last three weeks of practice, but also Chicago's preseason opener against Miami. The rookie second-round pick will have two more chances to suit up for exhibition action, first Sunday against the Bills, then during the Bears' preseason finale against Kansas City on Friday, Aug. 22.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Friday's practice Turner (ankle) did not participate in Friday's practice, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Turner limped off the field during Wednesday's practice after injuring his ankle, and the rookie second-rounder remained sidelined during Friday's session. The severity of the injury isn't clear, but he'll continue to work off to the side before being given the green light to return to individual and team drills. Turner is expected to serve in a rotational role at defensive tackle behind Gervon Dexter and Grady Jarrett during the upcoming season.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limps off field Turner (ankle) limped off the field at the end of practice Wednesday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Turner's first professional practice came to a rough end as he suffered an ankle injury. One of three Bears second-round picks from this year, Turner had 24 tackles for loss over his college career and will look to play a rotational role in the defensive tackle room behind starters Grady Jarrett and Gervon Dexter. He will not practice Thursday as the Bears are still evaluating his status.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bears agree to rookie deals with Shemar Turner, Ozzy Trapilo Entering this week, Turner and Trapilo were two of 30 second-round picks who had yet to sign rookie contracts. Fellow Bears second-rounder L...

JULY 17, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Chicago Bears agree to deal with two draft picks The Chicago Bears have agreed to deals with second-round picks Shemar Turner and Ozzy Trapilo ahead of training camp.

JULY 17, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Can 2nd-round pick Shemar Turner harness his fire and earn snaps on the D-line? Can second-round pick Shemar Turner harness his fire and earn snaps on the Chicago Bears D-line?

JULY 16, 2025 • PANTAGRAPH.COM

Shemar Turner: Strength, struggle and triumph | Meet the Rookies Follow the journey of Chicago Bears defensive lineman Shemar Turner as he turns his dream into reality. Growing up in Mansfield, Texas, Shem...

JULY 16, 2025 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

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