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Lions DE Payton Turner's Season Ends Before It Began
28 Aug
Summary
- Detroit Lions defensive end Payton Turner placed on injured reserve.
- Turner's season ends due to an injury sustained before playing.
- This marks the latest in a series of injuries for the former first-round pick.
The Detroit Lions have confirmed that defensive end Payton Turner has been placed on injured reserve, concluding his 2026 season with the team before it officially started. Turner, a significant offseason acquisition and a former first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft, was unable to participate in training camp due to an injury.
This unfortunate development marks the latest chapter in Turner's career, which has been significantly impacted by a recurring pattern of injuries. Throughout his NFL journey, he has faced multiple ailments, including a shoulder injury in his rookie season with the Saints and a turf toe injury in 2023. After his tenure with New Orleans, he spent the 2025 season with the Dallas Cowboys, where another injury led to an IR placement.
Turner joined the Lions in March, signing a one-year contract. Despite his injury concerns, when healthy, he has recorded 50 tackles and five sacks. His current situation means his time in Detroit ends before it truly began, further highlighting his injury-plagued professional career.
