Rob Turner
Robert Wayne Turner II (born August 20, 1984)[1] is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2007. Turner played college football at New Mexico.
![]() Turner playing for the Jets in 2009. | |||||||
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Position: | Guard / Center | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Born: | Austin, Texas | August 20, 1984||||||
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 | ||||||
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Turner has also played for the St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears.
College career
Over four years, Turner started 45 games for the 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]
References
- "Robert Turner". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- Thomas, Craig (December 19, 2007). "Jets sign Turner and Oldenburg to roster". Green and White Report. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- Leberfeld, Dan (May 17, 2007). "Jets sign guard Robert Turner". Patriots Insider. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- "Robert Turner". New York Jets. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- Allen, Eric (November 16, 2010). "Turner Made the Rounds in Win over Browns". New York Jets. Archived from the original on November 22, 2010. Retrieved November 22, 2010.
- 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.
- PFW Staff (March 31, 2012). "Rams sign versatile OL Turner". Pro Football Weekly. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
- Titans Agree to Terms with Former Rams G/C Rob Turner
- Wilkening, Mike. "Bears sign C/G Rob Turner". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- Bears release Lynch, four others