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Projected starter in Bengals' secondary provides promising health update
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Heading into his third season in the the league, cornerback DJ Turner II could potentially be in line for a starting spot in Cincinnati's secondary. Turner started 12 games as a rookie in 2023, but he began the 2024 season on the bench. After Dax Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury, Turner moved into a starting spot, but his own season was ultimately cut short due to a broken clavicle. But, there's good news on that front. “Oh yeah, I’m 100 percent,” Turner said of the injury, via KPRC. “I’m ready to go.” The Bengals finished the 2024 season strong, and after the moves they've made so far this offseason, Turner is feeling bullish about the Bengals heading into the '25 season. “Oh yeah, we feel good going into the year,” Turner said. “For sure, excited for it. Made some moves, we’re really excited going into this year.” Turner should feel excited about the upcoming campaign, as there's a big opportunity in front of him. It remains to be seen what new defensive coordinator Al Golden will want to do when

This article first appeared on Stripe Hype and was syndicated with permission.

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