Scott Turner (American football)

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Scott Turner
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Turner with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1982-08-07) August 7, 1982 (age 42)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Career information
High school: Oakton (Oakton, Virginia)
College: UNLV (2002–2004)
Career history
As a coach:
Coaching record  at Pro Football Reference

Scott Michael Turner (born August 7, 1982) is an American football coach who recently served as the interim offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He has also been an assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers, as well as an offensive coordinator for the Washington Football Team / Commanders. He is the son of former NFL head coach Norv Turner.

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Early life

Turner was born on August 7, 1982, in Los Angeles. He spent some of his childhood in Coppell, Texas, while his father, Norv, was offensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys teams that won two Super Bowls. In 1993, after his father was hired as head coach of the Washington Redskins, he and his family moved to Northern Virginia. Turner attended Oakton High School in Vienna, Virginia, where he played quarterback for their football team. [1] [2]

Turner attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was a reserve member of the UNLV Rebels football team.

Coaching career

Carolina Panthers

In 2011, Turner started his NFL coaching career with the Carolina Panthers under first-year head coach Ron Rivera. Turner served as the offensive quality control coach for two seasons with the Panthers. [3]

Cleveland Browns

In 2013, Turner was hired by the Cleveland Browns as their wide receivers coach, coaching under his father and offensive coordinator Norv Turner for the first time. [4]

Minnesota Vikings

In 2014, Turner was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as their quarterback coach under his offensive coordinator father, Norv, and first-year head coach Mike Zimmer. [5] He worked closely with Teddy Bridgewater, drafted 32nd overall in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. [6] In 2015, the Vikings won the NFC North division title but lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the wild card. He was fired in January 2017.

Michigan Wolverines

Turner was hired as an offensive analyst under Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh in February 2017. [7]

Return to Carolina

In 2018, Turner returned to the Panthers as their quarterback coach. [8] He was their interim offensive coordinator for the final four games of the 2019 season following head coach Ron Rivera's firing. [9]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

On January 8, 2020, Turner was hired by the Washington Football Team as their offensive coordinator under head coach Ron Rivera. [10] He signed a multi-year contract extension on March 13, 2022, but was dismissed by the team following the season. [11]

Las Vegas Raiders

Turner joined the Las Vegas Raiders as their pass game coordinator on February 3, 2023. [12] He was named the team's interim offensive coordinator on November 5, 2024, following the firing of Luke Getsy. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ Tomasson, Chris (August 13, 2014). "Sons of Zimmer, Scott Turner earned coaching stripes before uniting with Vikings". twincities.com. Twin Cities. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  2. ↑ Strickland, Brian (May 23, 2011). "Turner Following Father's Footsteps". Carolina Panthers. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  3. ↑ Dator, James (January 27, 2011). "Scott Turner Hired As Offensive QC Coach". Cat Scratch Reader. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Turner, Others Added to Browns Staff". Cleveland Browns. January 17, 2013. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ Hall, Brian (February 6, 2014). "Vikings New Staff Includes Priefer, Sons of Zimmer, Turner". FOX Sports. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (July 31, 2015). "Teddy Bridgewater in the House of Turner". ESPN. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ Holler, John. "Scott Turner signs with Michigan". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  8. ↑ Baumgardner, Nick. "Report: U-M analyst Scott Turner headed to NFL". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  9. ↑ Holcomb, Dave (December 6, 2019). "Panthers changing offensive coordinators ahead of rematch with Falcons". SI.com.
  10. ↑ Keim, John (January 7, 2020). "Redskins give OC job to Scott Turner, son of team's ex-coach". ESPN. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Commanders relieve Scott Turner of his duties as offensive coordinator". www.commanders.com. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Raiders hire Scott Turner as Pass Game Coordinator". Raiders.com. February 3, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Raiders announce coaching staff changes". Raiders.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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