Paul Turner (born May 10, 1993) is a former

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wide receiver. He played

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. He is currently in his 3rd year of coaching for his alma mater.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Turner signed with the

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as an

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in 2016. On September 4, 2016, Turner was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the Eagles practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 21, 2016. On September 1, 2017, Turner was waived by the Eagles.

New Orleans Saints

On January 5, 2018, Turner signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on June 21, 2018.

New England Patriots

On July 27, 2018, Turner signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2018.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On January 16, 2019, Turner was signed to the

practice squad, but was released three days later.

Coaching

Turner returned to his alma mater Louisiana Tech as a graduate assistant coach in 2020, moving to defensive analyst in 2021. When Sonny Cumbie was hired as the new head coach, he made Turner into a full-time assistant coach, coaching the Bulldogs' safeties.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Turner, Paul 1993 births Living people People from West Monroe, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana American football wide receivers West Monroe High School alumni Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football players Philadelphia Eagles players New Orleans Saints players New England Patriots players