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    Cincinnati Bengals: Set to Place Promising 2nd Year Defender on Injured Reserve

    Jackson LoschkoBy Jackson LoschkoNovember 19, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Greene-USA TODAY Sports
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    After Cincinnati Bengals’ former first-round pick, Dax Hill, suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens, second-round pick from 2023, DJ Turner II emerged as the starting outside cornerback. Since then, Turner started the last six games in Hill’s stead and played well in relief. He recorded 29 tackles and eight pass deflections, allowing 23 receptions on 42 targets for 395 yards, one touchdown, and a 94.8 passer rating in coverage, per Pro Football Reference.

    Unfortunately, the promising second-year defender’s 2024 campaign could be cut short due to injury.

    The Cincinnati Bengals CB injured his clavicle on SNF

    Cincinnati Bengals, DJ Turner II
    Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) breaks up a deep pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) in the third quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Chargers won 34-27.

    DJ Turner II deflected a long pass intended for Quentin Johnston and landed hard on his shoulder in the third quarter. Turner stayed on the ground for a while before going straight to the locker room for further examination. Tests determined that he suffered a fractured clavicle and will likely miss the rest of the season.

    #Bengals CB DJ Turner II, who has emerged as a starter this season and was coming into his own, is feared to have suffered a fractured clavicle, sources say.

    He’s getting a second opinion, but Turner is likely out for the season. pic.twitter.com/750sc387C6

    — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 18, 2024

    It was a matter of time when the Bengals would place their promising defensive back on injured reserve.

    The Cincinnati Bengals plan to place him on IR

    Cincinnati Bengals, DJ Turner II
    Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II (20) react after being called for pass interference during the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

    According to Ben Baby of ESPN, DJ Turner II will go to injured reserve with a broken clavicle. As Baby points out, Zac Taylor said it’s too early to determine whether he will miss the rest of the season. Losing him in the lineup regardless of missing the rest of 2024, is a devastating and big loss for the Bengals’ already shorthanded secondary.

    Bengals CB DJ Turner will go on injured reserve with a broken clavicle.

    Too early to tell if it’s season-ending, Taylor said.

    — Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) November 19, 2024

    Who replaces him in the starting lineup?

    Cincinnati Bengals, Josh Newton
    Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton (28) reacts after breaking up a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (5) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

    While the Bengals will assess their options at the cornerback position, Josh Newton will likely start in his stead, and Cam Taylor-Britt will likely regain his old starting spot. During Sunday’s game, Newton replaced Taylor-Britt after his struggles in the first half, but CBT returned due to Turner’s injury.

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