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By Nathan Kamal
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The Cincinnati Bengals have lost a starting cornerback in DJ Turner II, who was injured in last night's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Turner is reported to have suffered a fractured clavicle and will likely be out for the rest of the season.
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During the third quarter of the Bengals' Week 11 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football, Turner suffered a shoulder injury after breaking up a deep pass from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Turner briefly remained on the field before heading straight to the locker room.
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The Bengals initially listed Turner as questionable to return with a right shoulder issue. However, the team later updated his status, ruling him out with a collarbone injury. Cam Taylor-Britt, who had been benched in the first half, stepped in to replace Turner.
Turner played college football at the University of Michigan and was known for his exceptional speed and agility, he ran a 4.26-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Combine, showcasing one of the fastest times in his draft class.
Turner was a key contributor to Michigan's defense, playing all four years and earning significant playing time as both a starter and rotational player. In his senior season (2022), he was instrumental in Michigan's defense, helping the Wolverines win the Big Ten Championship and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.
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He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft and is expected to make an immediate impact in the NFL. Turner concluded his rookie season with 50 tackles, one sack, a fumble recovery, and seven pass deflections.
Turner appeared in all 17 games for the Bengals last season. This year, he has played in all 11 games so far, starting the last six. He has accumulated 29 tackles, one tackle for loss, and eight pass deflections through the first half of the season, but it seems probable that he will be out indefinitely.
Last night's game turned into an unexpected nailbiter, as the Bengals rallied from a 27-6 deficit in the third quarter to tie the game at 27-27 in the fourth. They had two opportunities to take the lead afterward, but struggling kicker Evan McPherson missed field goals from 48 and 51 yards. Unfortunately for the team, the disappointment didn't end there and a breakout star is likely now done for the rest of the season.
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