Rob Turner Explained

Robert Turner
Number:75, 59
Position:Guard / Center
Birth Date:August 20, 1984
Birth Place:Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:308
High School:Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
College:New Mexico
Undraftedyear:2007
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:63
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:24
Pfr:T/TurnRo22

Robert Wayne Turner II (born August 20, 1984)[1] is a former American football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2007 to 2014. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007 and later played for the St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears.

High school and college career

Turner was born in Texas and starred for Texas football powerhouse Lake Travis High School, before their rise to greatness; graduating in 2003.

In his four years of college, Turner started 45 games for the New Mexico 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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Turner. CBS Sports. https://web.archive.org/web/20121014213821/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1226377. October 14, 2012. dead. November 22, 2010.
  2. Web site: Jets sign Turner and Oldenburg to roster. Green and White Report. Thomas, Craig. December 19, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021552/http://nyj.scout.com/2/712970.html. July 16, 2011. dead. November 22, 2010.
  3. Web site: Jets sign guard Robert Turner. Patriots Insider. Leberfeld, Dan. May 17, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021225/http://nwe.scout.com/a.z?s=121&p=2&c=644598. July 16, 2011. live. November 22, 2010.
  4. Web site: Robert Turner. New York Jets. https://web.archive.org/web/20101228153424/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Robert-Turner/ea37c44c-cd37-4a2f-bbde-97e3d149d154. December 28, 2010. dead. November 22, 2010.
  5. Web site: Turner Made the Rounds in Win over Browns. New York Jets. Allen, Eric. November 16, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101124183828/http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2010/11/16/turner-made-the-rounds-in-the-cleveland-win/. November 24, 2010. dead. November 22, 2010.
  6. Web site: Baker to Active Roster, Cumberland, Turner to IR. New York Jets. Jets Media Relations Department. September 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110928104948/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Baker-to-Active-Roster-Cumberland-Turner-to-IR/23ba5d6e-af4c-4f01-970c-ac21ff106962. September 28, 2011. dead. September 28, 2011.
  7. Web site: Rams sign versatile OL Turner. Pro Football Weekly. PFW Staff. March 31, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120404181606/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/03/31/rams-sign-versatile-ol-turner. April 4, 2012. live. March 31, 2012.
  8. http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Agree-to-Terms-with-Former-Rams-GC-Rob-Turner/9f8a70d3-a96f-41cf-a0fc-c95d70c152da Titans Agree to Terms with Former Rams G/C Rob Turner
  9. Web site: Wilkening. Mike. Bears sign C/G Rob Turner. August 10, 2014 . Pro Football Talk. August 11, 2014.
  10. Web site: Bears release Lynch, four others . August 29, 2014 . August 31, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140831030107/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-Lynch-four-others/34b41a31-8f43-4ba8-b814-b883e5d5cd6d . dead .

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