Ezekiel Turner, a free agent, signs a one-year contract to join the star-studded San Francisco 49ers roster.
Ezekiel Turner is the newest player to join Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers, who boast one of the most talented lineups in the NFL. According to insiders, the adaptable linebacker has signed to a one-year contract and will make $1.3 million in 2024.
From 2015 to 2017, Turner was a standout defensive back and special teams player for the Washington Huskies. However, he was passed over by NFL teams and was not selected in the 2018 draft. The 6’2′′ utility man was a risk taken by the Arizona Cardinals, but it paid off for the team.
Turner played in 20 games and collected 16 tackles in the previous campaign. He also saw a lot of action as a member of the special teams squad.
He was in Arizona for six seasons total. and completed his 80 games with the team with 83 tackles. The free agent attracted interest from other clubs, but it appears that both parties are happy with his decision to sign with the 49ers. Turner, who is still only 27 years old, will have the chance to solidify his place in Nick Sorensen’s revamped defense.
The San Francisco 49ers are the NFC East favorites to start the NFL season. On the offensive and defensive ends, the club is expected to have a number of high-profile returnees, including Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Nick Bosa, and George Kittle. The team has led the conference by example, making it to the NFC title game four times in the past five seasons and winning two Super Bowls.
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