Cameron Turner Explained

Cameron Turner should not be confused with Cameron Turner (RNZAF officer).

Cameron Turner
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Position:Quarterbacks coach
Birth Date:July 29, 1987
Birth Place:Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
High School:Libertyville (IL)
College:The Citadel
Pastcoaching:
  • The Citadel (2010)
    Wide receivers coach & special teams coordinator
  • Minnesota Vikings (–)
    Assistant to the head coach
  • FIU (2013–2014)
    Quarterbacks & wide receivers coach
  • Carolina Panthers (–)
    Assistant wide receivers coach
  • Carolina Panthers
    Assistant quarterbacks coach
  • Arizona Cardinals
    Offensive assistant
  • Arizona Cardinals
    Assistant quarterbacks coach
  • Arizona Cardinals
    Offensive assistant & assistant quarterbacks coach
  • Arizona Cardinals
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Arizona Cardinals
    Co–pass game coordinator & quarterbacks coach
  • Indianapolis Colts (–present)
    Quarterbacks coach

Cameron Turner (born July 29, 1987) is an American football coach who is the quarterbacks coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings.

Playing career

The Citadel

Cameron Turner played quarterback and wide receiver for The Citadel from 2006 to 2009. After redshirting his freshman year, Turner played two seasons at quarterback before injuring his shoulder and switching to wide receiver.[1]

Coaching career

The Citadel

After graduating from The Citadel, Turner began his coaching career in 2010, working with wide receivers and special teams at his alma mater The Citadel.[1]

Minnesota Vikings

Turner got his first job in the NFL in 2011, where he was the assistant to head coach Leslie Frazier.

FIU

In 2013, Cameron Turner was hired to coach quarterbacks and wide receivers for FIU. Cameron joined his father Ron Turner, who was hired as head coach at FIU.[2]

Carolina Panthers

On February 11, 2015, Turner was hired by the Carolina Panthers as assistant wide receivers coach. On March 2, 2017, Turner was named assistant quarterbacks coach.[3]

Arizona Cardinals

On February 14, 2018 Turner was hired by the Arizona Cardinals as an offensive assistant under head coach Steve Wilks.[4] On February 6, 2019 it was announcer that Turner had been retained under new head coach Kliff Kingsbury with the added title of assistant quarterbacks coach.[5] On January 7, 2021, Turner was promoted to the Cardinals' quarterbacks coach, replacing Tom Clements, who announced his retirement from coaching. On May 10, 2022, Turner was promoted to the Cardinals' co–pass game coordinator along with Spencer Whipple.[6]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 1, 2023, Turner was hired as quarterbacks coach for the Indianapolis Colts.[7] [8]

Personal life

Turner is the son of former FIU head coach Ron Turner, nephew of Norv Turner and the cousin of Scott Turner.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cameron Turner. www.azcardinals.com.
  2. Web site: Florida International University Panthers - Cameron Turner - Staff Directory - Florida International University. fiusports.com.
  3. Web site: Here's what the Panthers hope bringing back Jerricho Cotchery will accomplish. charlotteobserver.
  4. Web site: Arizona Cardinals announce new coaching staff. Seth. Cox. February 14, 2018. Revenge of the Birds.
  5. Web site: Cardinals Officially Announce More Coaching Staff. www.azcardinals.com.
  6. Web site: Arizona Cardinals promote WRs coach Shawn Jefferson, 4 others. arizonasports.com. May 10, 2022 .
  7. Web site: The Official Website of the Indianapolis Colts .
  8. Web site: 4 things to know about Colts' new QB Coach Cam Turner . March 2023 .
  9. Web site: Cameron Turner named Panthers' wide receivers assistant. February 11, 2015. ESPN.com.