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Robert Turner
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Turner playing for the Jets in 2009.
Personal information
Born: (1984-08-20) August 20, 1984 (age 40)
Austin, Texas
Career information
College:New Mexico
Position:Guard / Center
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:63
Games started:24
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Robert Wayne Turner II (born August 20, 1984)[1] is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Turner played college football in New Mexico.

Turner has also played for the St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears.

College career

Over four years, Turner started 45 games for the Lobos as a right guard and right tackle.[2] A wrist injury plagued him during his final two years which caused teams to shy away from drafting him.[3]

Professional career

New York Jets

Turner was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent out of New Mexico on May 16, 2007.[3] Turner was waived during the final roster cuts on September 1, 2007 before signing on to the team's practice squad on September 3.[2] Turner was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2007.[2] Turner made his professional debut against the Tennessee Titans on December 23, 2007.[4] Turner was well known for his versatility and was utilized on offense, defense and special teams with the Jets.[5]

Turner was placed on the injured reserve list on September 27, 2011 after suffering a broken ankle in the preseason.[6]

St. Louis Rams

Turner signed with the St. Louis Rams on March 30, 2012.[7]

Tennessee Titans

Turner signed with the Tennessee Titans on March 19, 2013.[8]

Chicago Bears

Turner signed with the Chicago Bears on August 10, 2014.[9] The Bears released Turner on August 29, 2014.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Robert Turner". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c Thomas, Craig (December 19, 2007). "Jets sign Turner and Oldenburg to roster". Green and White Report. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Leberfeld, Dan (May 17, 2007). "Jets sign guard Robert Turner". Patriots Insider. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  4. ^ "Robert Turner". New York Jets. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  5. ^ Allen, Eric (November 16, 2010). "Turner Made the Rounds in Win over Browns". New York Jets. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  6. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (September 27, 2011). "Baker to Active Roster, Cumberland, Turner to IR". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
  7. ^ PFW Staff (31 March 2012). "Rams sign versatile OL Turner". Pro Football Weekly. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  8. ^ Titans Agree to Terms with Former Rams G/C Rob Turner
  9. ^ Wilkening, Mike. "Bears sign C/G Rob Turner". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
  10. ^ Bears release Lynch, four others

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