Payton Turner logged one tackle while playing two games during the 2023 regular season.
Turner sustained a significant toe injury during the season opener and was sidelined on IR until the Week 18 win over Atlanta. As a result, the 2021 first-round pick was significantly hampered by injury for the third season in a row, as he's now appeared in just 15 games during his career. The 2024 campaign will likely serve as a make-or-break season for Turner in New Orleans.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Cleared Sunday
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Turner (toe) is good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
Turner was activated from injured reserve Saturday and will play in his first game since Week 1. Barring any setbacks, the 2021 first-rounder projects to see a healthy workload on the Saints' defensive line.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Questionable for Sunday
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Turner (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Turner was activated from injured reserve and has a chance to play in Sunday's must-win game for New Orleans. The 2021 first-rounder hasn't played since Week 1. He's played in just 14 games since being drafted No. 28 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Could be available vs. Falcons
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Turner (toe) is on track to be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Erin Summers of the Saints' official site reports.
Turner is on track to suit up for his first game since Week 1 on Sunday. New Orleans is in a must-win situation in Week 18 with a spot in the playoffs on the line, and having Turner back will be a boost versus a run-heavy Atlanta team.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Designated to return from IR
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The Saints designated Turner (toe) to return from IR on Friday, but he won't play Sunday against the Giants, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Turner suffered a turf toe injury in New Orleans' season-opener that he said was "about as bad as it gets" and included two dislocated toes, per Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com. He's progressed enough to log a limited practice session Friday, but he won't be activated ahead of Sunday's Week 15 contest. The Saints' following game is a Thursday night game against the Rams, and it may be a challenge for Turner to ramp up quickly enough to be ready for that matchup.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Lands on IR
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New Orleans placed Turner (toe) on injured reserve Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Turner played only seven defensive snaps in the Saints' season opener before exiting with a turf toe injury. The issue is serious enough to potentially require surgery, thus his placement on IR. Turner isn't eligible to return until mid-October, with Tanoh Kpassagnon likely seeing increased action in his place.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Probably needs turf toe surgery
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Coach Dennis Allen said Monday that Turner will probably have to have surgery for turf toe, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
It's a brutal break for Turner, who only got to play seven defensive snaps in New Orleans' opener before being forced out with the injury. Exactly how much time he can be expected to miss is anyone's guess at this point, but in the meantime, veteran Tanoh Kpassagnon will probably see increased reps at defensive end.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Inactive again
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Turner (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Turner logged a full practice Friday and was deemed questionable, but he'll still miss a third straight game due to an ankle injury. Carl Granderson and Tanoh Kpassagnon remain candidates for increased roles with Turner sidelined again.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Not playing at Tampa Bay
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Turner (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game at the Buccaneers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Turner will miss his second consecutive game with an ankle injury he sustained in Week 11 versus the Rams. In the place of the 2021 first-rounder, Carl Granderson should continue to see increased reps on the edge.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Dealing with ankle sprain
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The Saints are labeling Turner as week-to-week after he was diagnosed Monday with a low-ankle sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Though the injury Turner suffered in Sunday's win over the Rams isn't as severe as initially thought, he'll still face an uphill battle to make it back for a Week 12 matchup with the 49ers. The 2021 first-round draft pick has thrived in a rotational role at defensive end the past four weeks, racking up 13 tackles and two sacks over that span.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Downgraded to out
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Turner (ankle) will not return to Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Terrin Waack of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Turner recorded one tackle for loss before exiting during the first half of Sunday's contest. While the nature and severity of this ankle issue are still unknown, the 23-year-old will have a full week to recover before the Saints' next game Sunday, Nov. 27 against the 49ers.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Exits with ankle injury
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Turner (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.
The 2021 first-round pick has recorded 12 tackles and two sacks since returning from a chest injury Week 8, and he was likely set to step up into a bigger role with starting defensive ends Cameron Jordan (eye) and Marcus Davenport (calf) both ruled inactive Sunday. With Turner now out for the time being, expect Carl Granderson, Tanoh Kpassagnon and Jabari Zuniga to play prominent roles against the Rams' depleted offensive line.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Full go at practice Wednesday
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Turner (chest) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Turner missed three straight games due to a chest injury, but it appears he's on track to return in Week 8. If available, the second year defensive end figures to garner a solid rotational role along New Orleans' defensive line.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Making progress
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Turner (chest) was a limited participant on the Saints' estimated practice report Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Turner sat out Sunday's loss to the Bengals after being unable to practice all week. Even if just an estimate, a limited showing in practice would be a step in the right direction for the second-year-pro. Turner will work to keep the progress going and suit up Thursday against the Cardinals.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Unavailable Sunday
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Turner (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Turner was unable to return to practice this week, and he'll be kept off the field for a second consecutive game. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will be Thursday against Arizona.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Out with chest injury
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Turner (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Turner didn't practice all week, so his lack of availability for Sunday's contest isn't surprising. He's garnered a modest reserve role this season, so in his absence, Tanoh Kpassagnon and Carl Granderson could see a few extra snaps behind Marcus Davenport and Cameron Jordan.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Considered questionable
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Turner (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.
Turner is looking to return from a two-game absence. He was a limited participant at practice all week and is looking like a true game-time decision. He will be expected to provide depth on the edges should he ultimately get the green light.
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Saints' Payton Turner: Ruled out for Week 7
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Turner (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Seahawks, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
After practicing fully Thursday, Turner didn't practice at all Friday or Saturday, so his status for Monday shouldn't be a surprise. In his absence, Jalyn Holmes may see increased snaps in a reserve role behind Tanoh Kpassagnon.
