Cameron Turner (born July 29, 1987) is an

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coach who is the

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the

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and

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Playing career

The Citadel

Cameron Turner played

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and

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for

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from 2006 to 2009. After redshirting his freshman year, Turner played two seasons at quarterback before injuring his shoulder and switching to wide receiver.

Coaching career

The Citadel

After graduating from

, Turner began his coaching career in 2010, working with

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and

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at his alma mater

Minnesota Vikings

Turner got his first job in the

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in 2011, where he was the assistant to head coach Leslie Frazier.

FIU

In 2013, Cameron Turner was hired to coach

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and

for FIU. Cameron joined his father Ron Turner, who was hired as

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at FIU.

Carolina Panthers

On February 11, 2015, Turner was hired by the

as assistant wide receivers coach. On March 2, 2017, Turner was named assistant quarterbacks coach.

Arizona Cardinals

On February 14, 2018, Turner was hired by the

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as an offensive assistant under head coach

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. On February 6, 2019, it was announcer that Turner had been retained under new head coach Kliff Kingsbury with the added title of assistant quarterbacks coach. On January 7, 2021, Turner was promoted to the Cardinals' quarterbacks coach, replacing

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, who announced his retirement from coaching. On May 10, 2022, Turner was promoted to the Cardinals' co–pass game coordinator along with Spencer Whipple.

Indianapolis Colts

On March 1, 2023, Turner was hired as quarterbacks coach for the

Personal life

Turner is the son of former FIU

Ron Turner, nephew of

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and the cousin of Scott Turner.

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Turner, Cameron 1987 births Living people American football quarterbacks American football wide receivers Arizona Cardinals coaches Carolina Panthers coaches Minnesota Vikings coaches The Citadel Bulldogs football coaches The Citadel Bulldogs football players FIU Panthers football coaches Players of American football from Illinois Coaches of American football from Illinois