The Raiders reverted Turner to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Turner was elevated ahead of Sunday's loss to Denver but didn't see any work on offense. He did log four special-teams snaps and got a look as a punt returner, though he called for a fair catch the lone time the ball was kicked his way. Turner can be elevated two more times this season before Las Vegas would need to sign him to the active roster.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Elevated for Sunday
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The Raiders elevated Turner from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Turner is set to play in his first game of the 2025 season and was likely elevated due to the injuries to wide receivers Dont'e Thornton (concussion) and Alex Bachman (thumb). The 28-year-old Turner has both kick and punt return value, logging 106 kick return yards and 77 punt return yards through 12 games in the 2024 season.
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DJ Turner: Reuniting with Las Vegas
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The Raiders signed Turner (knee) to the practice squad Tuesday.
Turner has been a free agent since early March, when the Raiders decided not to tender the 28-year-old wide receiver. He missed the final five games of the 2024 regular season due to a knee injury, but he has been cleared to play and will return to Las Vegas as a member of the team's practice squad. Turner would be a candidate for elevation to the active roster in Week 9 against the Jaguars if the Raiders require added depth at wide receiver.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: To be restricted free agent
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Turner (knee) secured 16 of 29 targets for 158 yards and one touchdown across 12 regular-season games with the Raiders in 2024. He also rushed for 33 yards and one touchdown on five carries and compiled 106 kick return yards and 77 punt return yards.
Turner produced career-best numbers before landing on IR in early December due to a Week 13 knee injury. The 28-year-old is slated to be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning he'll be allowed to negotiate with other teams, but Las Vegas will retain the right to match any offer he might receive.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Moves to IR
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The Raiders placed Turner (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
The severity of the knee injury Turner suffered in this past Friday's 19-17 loss to Kansas City isn't fully known, but he'll be sidelined until at least Week 18 as a result of his move to IR. After handling a light role to begin the season, Turner logged double-digit snaps in each of the Raiders' last 10 games. He has turned in a 16-158-1 receiving line on 29 targets to go with five carries for 33 yards and another touchdown over his 12 appearances on the season.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Hurts knee in Friday's game
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Turner (knee) is questionable to return to Friday's game against the Chiefs.
Turner caught his only target for 25 yards prior to getting hurt. He also returned two kickoffs for 49 yards and had a nine-yard punt return. Dylan Laube, Ameer Abdullah and Tre Tucker are candidates to return kickoffs and punts if Turner doesn't return.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Earns four targets in loss
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Turner caught two of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. He also returned two punts for 14 yards.
Turner has earned just seven total targets over the Raiders' past three games, resulting in five catches for 34 yards. Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker combined for a 17-203-0 receiving line on 23 total targets Sunday, and rookie tight end Brock Bowers is also clearly ahead of Turner on the route tree. Nonetheless, Turner figures to retain the No. 3 WR role against Kansas City in Week 13.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Zero touches in loss to Bengals
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Turner returned two punts for 30 yards in Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Bengals, but he was not targeted in the passing game.
Turner's offensive snap share dipped to 34.0 percent while the newly signed Ramel Keyton emerged behind fellow wide receivers Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with Turner ultimately being held without a single touch for the first time since Week 3. Ahead of the Raiders' Week 10 bye, Turner has posted a 10-99-1 receiving line on 21 total targets through the first nine games of the season.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: First career receiving TD in loss
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Turner caught all four of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City. He also rushed once for four yards and returned a punt for 17 yards.
His offensive snap share dipped to 53 percent with Jakobi Meyers back in the lineup, but Turner still out-produced Tre Tucker, who finished the contest with a 2-26-0 receiving line. Turner has caught eight total passes for 78 yards and a score over the Raiders' past three games, and they're expected to be playing from behind again in Week 9 against the Bengals.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Targeted seven times Sunday
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Turner caught two of seven targets for 13 yards and also returned one punt for seven yards in Sunday's 20-15 loss to the Rams.
Turner logged 75 of a possible 79 offensive snaps while earning a career-high seven targets with fellow wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) inactive for a second straight game, but the attention given to Turner from quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell (thumb) and Gardner Minshew didn't amount to much fantasy production. Meyers' potential Week 8 return from injury would result in a demotion for Turner into the No. 3 role, but he remains somewhat relevant following Davante Adams' departure to the Jets. Regardless, rookie sensation Brock Bowers continues to command a significant portion of the target share among this struggling aerial attack.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Nursing hamstring injury
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Turner was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session due to a hamstring injury.
Turner made his first career start in Week 5 against the Broncos and finished with one catch (on four targets) for 12 yards while adding five rushing yards on one carry. He seems to be banged up coming out of that contest, but his ability to practice in some capacity Wednesday suggests that he's still on track to play Sunday against the Steelers. With Davante Adams (hamstring) likely to remain out Week 6, Turner should be in store for another healthy snap share.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Targeted four times in loss
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Turner caught one of four targets for 12 yards and added five rushing yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos.
Turner drew the first official start of his three-year career next to Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker, with Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined for Sunday's contest, but Turner didn't contribute much despite logging a season-high 52 offensive snaps. He could remain quite active in three-wide sets if Adams forces his way out of Las Vegas, as trade rumors continue to swirl ahead of a Week 6 matchup against the Steelers.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Scores first career touchdown
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Turner rushed once for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Browns.
His 42 percent snap share marked a season high and came with Davante Adams (hamstring) sidelined. Although Turner failed to haul in his only target, the 27-year-old hit pay dirt on an 18-yard end-around in the third quarter for his first career touchdown. Expect a similar role for Turner behind starters Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker in Week 5 against the Broncos if Adams remains out with the hamstring injury.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Active for Monday's game
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Turner (shoulder) is active for Monday's game against the Chiefs.
Turner was listed as questionable to suit up Christmas Day after turning in DNP/DNP/LP practice results Week 16, but he's available for the Raiders in Kansas City. He stands to handle his usual role as a special-teams contributor Monday, having played just six offensive snaps across seven appearances this season.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: No snaps on offense Week 14
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Turner played all 16 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Vikings.
Turner has been active for each of Las Vegas' last six games, but all but three of his 102 snaps have come on special teams. He doesn't look as though he'll factor into the Raiders' receiver rotation anytime soon with Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Renfrow available.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Up from practice squad again
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Turner was elevated off the practice squad by the Raiders on Saturday.
The wide receiver signed with Las Vegas' practice squad Oct. 16 and now has been elevated from it for three weeks in a row. The second-year pro has played in 11 games and 24 offensive snaps over two NFL seasons. Turner has yet to record a catch in the league.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Bumps to active roster Saturday
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The Raiders activated Turner from the practice squad Saturday.
The second-year wideout has spent the majority of the season on Las Vegas' practice squad, but with the team waiving Kristian Wilkerson on Saturday, Turner has been brought up to the active roster. Turner played strictly on special teams during his lone appearance this season.
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DJ Turner: Reverts to practice squad
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Turner reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.
Turner played 14 snaps on special teams during Las Vegas' loss to the Lions on Monday and managed to record a tackle on a kick return. The 26-year-old will now await his next opportunity to be called up for action.
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Raiders' DJ Turner: Promoted to active roster
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The Raiders elevated Turner to the active roster Monday.
Turner joined the Raiders' practice squad on Oct. 16 after being let go by the team with an injury settlement during training camp. He played for Las Vegas last season and logged 95 snaps -- 74 on special teams and 21 on offense -- in nine games.
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DJ Turner: Waived with an injury designation
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The Raiders (undisclosed) waived Turner with an injury designation Saturday.
Turner signed a reserve/future deal with the Raiders in January after primarily playing special teams across nine appearances in 2022. The undrafted product out of Pittsburgh was competing for a roster spot during training camp before suffering the undisclosed injury. If Turner clears waivers, he'll revert to the Raiders' injured reserve and be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement.
