The Cowboys are slated to sign Turner to a one-year, $3 million contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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 for the Saints 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.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Stays healthy in 2024
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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.
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.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Good to go for Week 18
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Turner (ankle) is active for Sunday's tilt against Tampa Bay.
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.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Questionable versus Tampa Bay
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Turner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Sacks Cousins in Week 10
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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.
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, which 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.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Still nursing knee injury
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Tunrer (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.
Turner played through his knee injury in the Saints' Week 6 loss to the Buccaneers, recording one tackle across 38 total snaps (13 defensive and 25 on special teams). The 2021 first-round pick will likely continue playing through injury in Thursday night's Week 7 matchup against the Broncos unless he downgrades to no participation either Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Set for return
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Turner (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Turner was forced to miss New Orleans' Week 5 loss to Kansas City but is set to return after turning in two limited practices to close the week. He should resume his rotational role along the defensive line.
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Saints' Payton Turner: In uniform Friday
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Turner (toe) was fully participating in Friday's practice, including during 11-on-11 drills, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Turner being back in uniform and participating fully just one day after his toe issue resurfacing is a positive sign for his availability in the weeks ahead. The defensive end was on IR for the majority of the 2023 season due to the turf toe injury he sustained in Week 1, but head coach Dennis Allen did report that this injury was just a flare up.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Plays two games in 2023
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Payton Turner logged one tackle while playing two games during the 2023 regular season.
Turner sustained a significant toe injury during the season opener and was sidelined on IR until the Week 18 win over Atlanta. As a result, the 2021 first-round pick was significantly hampered by injury for the third season in a row, as he's now appeared in just 15 games during his career. The 2024 campaign will likely serve as a make-or-break season for Turner in New Orleans.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Cleared Sunday
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Turner (toe) is good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
Turner was activated from injured reserve Saturday and will play in his first game since Week 1. Barring any setbacks, the 2021 first-rounder projects to see a healthy workload on the Saints' defensive line.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Questionable for Sunday
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Turner (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Turner was activated from injured reserve and has a chance to play in Sunday's must-win game for New Orleans. The 2021 first-rounder hasn't played since Week 1. He's played in just 14 games since being drafted No. 28 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Could be available vs. Falcons
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Turner (toe) is on track to be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Erin Summers of the Saints' official site reports.
Turner is on track to suit up for his first game since Week 1 on Sunday. New Orleans is in a must-win situation in Week 18 with a spot in the playoffs on the line, and having Turner back will be a boost versus a run-heavy Atlanta team.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Designated to return from IR
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The Saints designated Turner (toe) to return from IR on Friday, but he won't play Sunday against the Giants, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Turner suffered a turf toe injury in New Orleans' season-opener that he said was "about as bad as it gets" and included two dislocated toes, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. He's progressed enough to log a limited practice session Friday, but he won't be activated ahead of Sunday's Week 15 contest. The Saints' following game is a Thursday night game against the Rams, and it may be a challenge for Turner to ramp up quickly enough to be ready for that matchup.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Lands on IR
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New Orleans placed Turner (toe) on injured reserve Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Turner played only seven defensive snaps in the Saints' season opener before exiting with a turf toe injury. The issue is serious enough to potentially require surgery, thus his placement on IR. Turner isn't eligible to return until mid-October, with Tanoh Kpassagnon likely seeing increased action in his place.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Inactive again
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Turner (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Turner logged a full practice Friday and was deemed questionable, but he'll still miss a third straight game due to an ankle injury. Carl Granderson and Tanoh Kpassagnon remain candidates for increased roles with Turner sidelined again.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Not playing at Tampa Bay
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Turner (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game at the Buccaneers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Turner will miss his second consecutive game with an ankle injury he sustained in Week 11 versus the Rams. In the place of the 2021 first-rounder, Carl Granderson should continue to see increased reps on the edge.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Dealing with ankle sprain
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The Saints are labeling Turner as week-to-week after he was diagnosed Monday with a low-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Though the injury Turner suffered in Sunday's win over the Rams isn't as severe as initially thought, he'll still face an uphill battle to make it back for a Week 12 matchup with the 49ers. The 2021 first-round draft pick has thrived in a rotational role at defensive end the past four weeks, racking up 13 tackles and two sacks over that span.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Downgraded to out
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Turner (ankle) will not return to Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Turner recorded one tackle for loss before exiting during the first half of Sunday's contest. While the nature and severity of this ankle issue are still unknown, the 23-year-old will have a full week to recover before the Saints' next game Sunday, Nov. 27 against the 49ers.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Exits with ankle injury
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Turner (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.
The 2021 first-round pick has recorded 12 tackles and two sacks since returning from a chest injury Week 8, and he was likely set to step up into a bigger role with starting defensive ends Cameron Jordan (eye) and Marcus Davenport (calf) both ruled inactive Sunday. With Turner now out for the time being, expect Carl Granderson, Tanoh Kpassagnon and Jabari Zuniga to play prominent roles against the Rams' depleted offensive line.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Full go at practice Wednesday
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Turner (chest) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Turner missed three straight games due to a chest injury, but it appears he's on track to return in Week 8. If available, the second year defensive end figures to garner a solid rotational role along New Orleans' defensive line.
