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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Racks up big stat line in loss
Dallas Turner tallied five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, along with two forced fumbles and a defensed pass in Sunday's Week 13 loss to the Seahawks.While Minnesota got blown out in a 26-0 defeat, the team's defense often held its own. Turner was a leader among the unit, twice sacking Sam Darnold. On both sacks, Turner knocked the ball free, and one of those fumbles was recovered by Minnesota. Turner has 4.0 sacks over the past three weeks, pushing his total to 5.5 on the campaign.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Ready for Sunday
Dallas Turner (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.Turner logged two limited practices with a fresh hip injury before upgrading to a full participant Friday in time to dodge a designation for Sunday's contest. The linebacker has filled a void caused by the absence of Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) and will likely do so again this week if Greenard cannot suit up Sunday.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Dealing with hip issue
Dallas Turner (hip) logged a limited practice session Wednesday.Turner has stepped up his performance in recent weeks in the absence of Jonathan Greenard (shoulder), logging 1.0 sack in each of his last two games. The severity of his hip injury is unclear, but Turner's ability to practice in any capacity to begin the week is a positive.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Logs another sack in loss
Dallas Turner recorded seven total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.With Jonathan Greenard (shoulder) sidelined Sunday, Turner had an expanded role on the Minnesota Vikings' defense. He tied his season high in snaps (65) and was one of two Vikings to sack Caleb Williams. Turner, a 2024 first-round pick from Alabama, has now recorded 38 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and two passes defended over Minnesota's first 10 games this season. He could start opposite Andrew Van Ginkel again in the Week 12 matchup against the Packers if Greenard continues to miss time.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Seven stops in Week 5 win
Dallas Turner registered seven tackles (three solo) during the Minnesota Vikings' 21-17 win over the Browns on Sunday.Turner's seven tackles were a season high, and he finished third on the Vikings in stops behind Eric Wilson (nine) and Theo Jackson (eight). Turner has started in each of the Vikings' last four games, but his playing time may decrease after the Vikings' Week 6 bye if Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) is cleared to play in Week 7 against the Chargers on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Ready for Sunday
Dallas Turner (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Browns.Turner logged a DNP at Thursday's practice due to an illness, but he upgraded to a full-go Friday, suggesting he's moved past the issue in time to face the Browns on Sunday. With the 2024 first-round pick back at full health, he's expected to start opposite Jonathan Greenard in Week 5.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: DNP with illness Thursday
Dallas Turner (illness) did not practice Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.With Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) banged up, Turner has started each of the last three games, and he even played 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Steelers. If Van Ginkel, who has posted back-to-back DNPs this week, is unable to play again, Turner should have another heavy workload against Cleveland, as long as he's healthy himself.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Begins season in reserve role
Dallas Turner had three total tackles and two QB hurries in Monday's win at Chicago.Turner played on 29 of the defense's 67 snaps as the 2024 first-round draft pick will begin the season as a reserve edge rusher. He may need an injury to either Andrew Van Ginkel or Jonathan Greenard to see a larger role.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Plays depth role in rookie year
Dallas Turner racked up 20 tackles (13 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across 16 regular-season games with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024. He also had one pass defensed and one interception.Turner, the No. 17 overall selection of the 2024 NFL Draft, wraps his rookie season with underwhelming production totals, having been stuck behind Pro Bowlers Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard on the depth chart. Minnesota could part ways with at least one of Van Ginkel or Greenard after the 2025 campaign, as the team will have incentive to get Turner more involved on defense as soon as possible. This offense figures to be crucial for Turner's development.
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Vikings' Dallas Turner: Grabs first career interception
Dallas Turner had three total tackles and an interception in Sunday's win at Seattle.It was a surprising interception for an edge rusher as he caught the ball while in full pass coverage. Turner has otherwise underwhelmed in his rookie season, as the first-round pick has had a reserve role (playing 16 of 64 snaps in the win) and has just two sacks and 26 total QB pressures in 14 games, according to Pro Football Focus.