Rob Turner

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Robert Turner
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Turner playing for the New York Jets in 2009.
No. 75, 59
Position: Guard / Center
Personal information
Born: (1984-08-20) August 20, 1984 (age 40)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school: Lake Travis (Austin, Texas)
College: New Mexico
Undrafted: 2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:63
Games started:24
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Wayne Turner II (born August 20, 1984) [1] is an American former professional 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.

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Early life and college

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Robert Turner". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on October 14, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Thomas, Craig (December 19, 2007). "Jets sign Turner and Oldenburg to roster". Green and White Report. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  3. 1 2 Leberfeld, Dan (May 17, 2007). "Jets sign guard Robert Turner". Patriots Insider. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
  4. ↑ "Robert Turner". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 28, 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 24, 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 (March 31, 2012). "Rams sign versatile OL Turner". Pro Football Weekly. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  8. ↑ Titans Agree to Terms with Former Rams G/C Rob Turner
  9. ↑ Wilkening, Mike (August 10, 2014). "Bears sign C/G Rob Turner". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Bears release Lynch, four others". Archived from the original on August 31, 2014. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
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