FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • BOLTBEAT.COM
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LA Chargers: Three reasons Trai Turner must be released Cuts are never easy for the players or franchise to make. Thomas Davis and Brandon Mebane were two important vets in terms of their stature...
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Questionable to return Turner left Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a chest injury.
Impact While the extent of Turner's injury is unknown at this time, Turner is questionable to return after suffering a chest injury during Sunday's game. Cole Toner will likely continue adding depth at the guard position if the 27-year-old remains out.
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Full speed ahead Turner (neck/eye) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
Impact Turner's full-speed practice estimation provides a green light for him to play in Thursday's divisional bout against the Raiders. The 27-year-old will start at right guard.
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Not dealing with concussion Turner (neck/eye) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Impact Rutner was evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons, but the medical staff determined that he avoided a concussion. He's still bothered by neck and eye injuries. His status is uncertain for Thursday's game against the Raiders.
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Evaluated for concussion Turner exited Sunday's game against the 49ers and is being evaluated for a head injury, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact If Turner has been placed in the concussion protocol, he'll be required to gain full clearance in order to be eligible for Thursday's upcoming game against the Raiders. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga (concussion) was also forced out Sunday.
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Suiting up Sunday Turner (groin) is active for Sunday's game at Miami.
Impact The 27-year-old received the questionable tag despite putting in full practices Thursday and Friday, so it's not a major surprise he's ready for Week 10. Turner should receive the start at right guard for Los Angeles, per usual.
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Likely to play Sunday Turner (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Though Turner was a full participant in practices Thursday and Friday, the Chargers apparently still had enough concern about the injury to give him a designation heading into the weekend. Fortunately for Turner, he doesn't seem to have experienced any setbacks with the groin as the week has rolled along, so expect him to handle his normal role as the Chargers' starting right guard Sunday.
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Ready to rock Turner (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Impact This news was great for the veteran, as he practiced fully for the first time since suffering the injury in Week 3. Turner appears on track to return for Sunday's game against Miami, so expect him to slot back into his usual starting role at right guard.
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Unavailable for Week 9 Turner (groin) has been listed as inactive heading into Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Impact Turned contributed three consecutive limited practice sessions Wednesday through Friday, but he remains unable to return to game action just yet. The five-time Pro Bowl guard has been held out since Week 2 because of a lingering groin injury, though he has not been sent to IR at any point of his inactive stint.
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Listed as questionable Turner (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.
Impact After five games on the sidelines, Turner returned to practice this week and was a limited participant for three straight sessions. He has a good chance to play Sunday, and he would resume his starting left guard job.
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Bradley shoulders blame for Chargers' defensive lapses
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Won't play Sunday Turner (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Broncos.
Impact Ryan Groy started in Turner's place for the last three games, but now Groy will be unavailable because he's on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Scott Quessenberry or Tyree St. Louis are the top candidates to start at right guard Week 8.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
