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Out in San Francisco Turner was cut from the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Turner signed with San Francisco's practice squad Oct. 23, but it now appears the team has decided to move in another direction. The Illinois product most recently appeared in two regular-season games with the 49ers in 2022, playing almost strictly on special teams (49 of 50 total snaps on special teams). In a corresponding move, the 49ers signed veteran wide receiver Russell Gage to their practice squad.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Joins 49ers' practice squad Turner was signed to the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Turner was let go by San Francisco in August with an injury settlement, but he will now return to the team. With Brandon Aiyuk (knee) done for the season, Turner will provide the 49ers with another depth option at wide receiver down the stretch.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The 49ers released Turner from injured reserve with an injury settlement Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Turner was placed on San Francisco's injured reserve Tuesday with an unspecified injury, and he was set to miss the entire 2024 campaign until reaching a settlement two days later. Once healthy, the 28-year-old wide receiver out of Illinois will look to catch onto another team's roster, most likely on the practice squad.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR The 49ers placed Turner (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Turner signed a one-year deal with the 49ers on July 25, but he will now be forced to miss the entire 2024 season unless he is waived with an injury settlement. Turner last saw NFL action in 2022 with San Francisco, when he played 49 snaps on special teams across three regular-season outings.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with San Francisco The 49ers signed Turner to a one-year deal Thursday.

Impact With Trent Williams holding out, it opened up a roster spot in San Francisco. Turner appeared in three games for the Niners in 2022 but was out of the league last season after spending most of last summer with the Colts. Turner is now 28 years old and has 29 career catches across 44 contests.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Inked by Indy The Colts signed Turner to a contract Thursday.

Impact Turner appeared in three games with the 49ers last season, but he wasn't targeted. He also spent time on the Texans' and Raiders' practice squads. The five-year veteran will now compete to carve out a depth and special-teams role in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Texans' practice squad Houston signed Turner to its practice squad Friday.

Impact Just a few days after being cut from the Raiders' practice squad, Turner has already found another opportunity to make an impression with the Texans. With Nico Collins (foot) recently having landed on the injured reserve list and Brandin Cooks (calf) and Chris Moore (foot) both questionable for Week 16, Turner could see himself elevated to the active roster sooner rather than later.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

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Returning to practice squad Turner reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Turner didn't see any work on offense, but he did record an assisted tackle on kick coverage. This was Turner's third callup from the practice squad, so he will need to be signed to the active roster if he's going to appear for the 49ers again this season.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again San Francisco activated Turner to its active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The move will mark Turner's third elevation and his second in as many weeks. The undrafted rookie out of Illinois has served primarily on special teams over his first two appearances and figures to garner a similar role in Week 5.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Turner has been elevated to the 49ers active roster ahead of Monday's Week 4 contest against the Rams.

Impact The move will mark Turner's second elevation, which means he'll only be eligible for one more standard game-day elevation before the 49ers would need to officially sign him to the active roster. The undrafted wideout out of Illinois played primarily on special teams during his Week 1 elevation and figures to garner a similar role against Los Angeles.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 4, 2022 • 49ERS.COM

Gets chance with Niners Turner signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Monday.

Impact Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk head into 2022 as the 49ers' clear top two receivers, but Turner should get the chance to compete for the No. 3 role with Jauan Jennings and a host of other wideouts. Turner suited up in 14 games for Dallas in 2021, tallying 12 receptions for 149 yards and three touchdowns on 16 targets.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores three TDs in 2021 Turner caught 12 of 16 targets for 149 yards and three touchdowns over 14 games this season.

Impact Despite his limited usage on offense, Turner demonstrated a nose for the end zone, catching two TDs in Week 9 against a stingy Broncos secondary and grabbing his third in Week 16 against Washington. A free agent in the offseason, the former Seahawk could return to Dallas in a depth role again or look for greater opportunities to complete for a starting job elsewhere.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Will play against New Orleans Turner (undisclosed) is set to be available against the Saints on Thursday.

Impact Turner was on the Cowboys' injury report all week leading up to Thursday's game, but the receiver will be active for the prime time game. Expect Turner's presence to have a minimal impact on the Cowboys offense as the team's top receivers, Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb, are set to return to the field.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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