MATT TURK RUMORS & GOSSIP

Turk: 'dream come true' to be back with Texans

Matt Turk, who lives in Houston with his family, was watching the Texans game Sunday when punter/kicker Brett Hartmann went down with a torn ACL.So what did Turk do?"I was watching the game live and I...
Via Houston Texans Examiner  |  December 09, 2011

Texans Bring Back an Old Face

The Houston Texans continued their roster shuffle with the signing of free agent punter Matt Turk. As we know Turk served as the Texans punter for the 4 years (2007-2010) and was released coming into the 2011 season. Turk at the age of 43, was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the start of the [...]
Via State of the Texans  |  December 06, 2011

The Jacksonville Jaguars release punter Matt Turk

The Jaguars have released 43-year old punter Matt Turk.  Turk played in all five games for the Jaguars this year and he punted the ball 27 times for 1,072 yards (39.7 avg).  Turk had 5 touchbacks (18.5%) and he also pinned the opposing teams inside their own 20-yard line 7 times (25.9%).  Turk was really lousy last weekend against the Bengals and the Jaguars just didn’t...
Via Jaguars Locker  |  October 11, 2011

Jaguars cut veteran P Matt Turk after rough start

The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived veteran punter Matt Turk two days after his 22-yard punt set up Cincinnati's winning touchdown. The Jaguars signed free agent Nick Harris to replace him. Harris, in his 11th season, has spent time with Denver, Cincinnati and Detroit. The Jaguars also waived tight end Brett Brackett from the practice squad. Harris has played in 159 games...
Via AP on Fox  |  October 11, 2011

Jaguars Release Punter Matt Turk for Sucking, Pissing Off Everyone

jaguars.comThe most hated man in Jacksonville has been sent packing, never to return. Matt Turk was released today and replaced by punter David Harris, who most recently spent eight seasons with the Detroit Lions. Turk has likely played his last down of NFL football, after a truly disastrous preseason and five games with the Jaguars, where he committed every cardinal sin a punter...
Via Black And Teal  |  October 11, 2011

Matt Turk begins latest chapter of lengthy career

Matt Turk, one of the oldest players in the NFL last season, signed a one-year contract worth nearly $2 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, giving the team an experienced punter to replace Adam Podlesh. Calling Turk a veteran would be an understatement. The 43-year-old player is joining his seventh franchise in 18 seasons. Turk said he had contact with Philadelphia...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 31, 2011

Finding Replacement For Free Agent P Matt Turk On Texans' To-Do List

Finding at least two dependable defensive backs is priority No. 1 for the Texans once free agency begins. Pro Football Weekly hears that finding a replacement for unrestricted free-agent P Matt Turk, who is not expected to return, also will be on the to-do list. Source: Pro Football Weekly Attached Thumbnails
Via GridironFans.com  |  July 17, 2011

Texans ink punter Matt Turk

The Texans made a move Friday in free agency, as they have agreed to terms with 41-year-old punter Matt Turk. The punter joined the team in 2007. He entered the league way back in 1995.
Via Texans Gab  |  March 05, 2010

Schaub, Jones combine for TD and 7-3 lead

Because of the terrific performance by the defense on the previous series after Matt Turk's punt had backed up Jacksonville...
Via chron.com  |  September 27, 2009

Just how bad can a defense be?

This might be the worst defensive performance in Texans history. Matt Turk backed the Titans up to their 1-yard line....
Via chron.com  |  September 20, 2009
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