Paul Turner (wide receiver) explained

Paul Turner
Number:19, 80
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:10 May 1993
Birth Place:West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
High School:West Monroe
(West Monroe, Louisiana)
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:193
College:Louisiana Tech
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:126

Paul Turner (born May 10, 1993) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Louisiana Tech. He is currently in his 3rd year of coaching for his alma mater.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Turner signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2016. On September 4, 2016, Turner was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the Eagles practice squad the next day.[1] [2] He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2016.[3]

On September 1, 2017, Turner was waived by the Eagles.[4]

New Orleans Saints

On January 5, 2018, Turner signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints.[5] He was waived on June 21, 2018.[6]

New England Patriots

On July 27, 2018, Turner signed with the New England Patriots.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2018.[8]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On January 16, 2019, Turner was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad, but was released three days later.[9]

Coaching

Turner returned to his alma mater Louisiana Tech as a graduate assistant coach in 2020, moving to defensive analyst in 2021. When Sonny Cumbie was hired as the new head coach, he made Turner into a full-time assistant coach, coaching the Bulldogs' safeties.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers. https://web.archive.org/web/20170825190405/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Claim-Three-Players-Off-Waivers/026d3e4d-22bd-465f-8698-c4a168a480d4. dead. August 25, 2017. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 4, 2016. June 27, 2017.
  2. Web site: Report: Eagles sign Paul Turner to practice squad. Mangels, Dave. BleedingGreenNation.com. September 5, 2016. June 27, 2017.
  3. Web site: Eagles sign Paul Turner to active roster, release Aaron Grymes. Hermann, Adam. BleedingGreenNation.com. November 21, 2016. June 27, 2017.
  4. Web site: Eagles Announce 16 Moves; Trim Roster To 70 Players. https://web.archive.org/web/20180205013104/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-16-Moves-Trim-Roster-To-70-Players/06a0ac51-011d-447f-bc72-ef2b857b6908. dead. February 5, 2018. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2017.
  5. Web site: Saints sign wide receiver Paul Turner to reserve/future deal. Teope, Herbie. NOLA.com. January 5, 2018.
  6. Web site: Saints waive Paul Turner. Alper, Josh. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. June 21, 2018.
  7. Web site: Patriots Sign WR Paul Turner; Release TE Troy Niklas. Patriots.com. July 27, 2018.
  8. Web site: Patriots release five players. Patriots.com. August 31, 2018.
  9. Web site: Saints waive J.T. Barrett again, add Paul Turner to practice squad. Saints Wire. USA Today. January 16, 2019.