Vikings EDGE Dallas Turner given news he didn't want to hear after controversial play in Week 8 vs. Chargers

Dallas Turner Facts

• The Minnesota Vikings selected Dallas Turner at 17th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Despite his high draft status, Turner played just 310 snaps in his rookie season due to Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard playing All-Pro caliber football.
• This season, Turner has already played 324 snaps, with 18 pressures and 2.0 sacks.

Dallas Turner fined for hit on Chargers QB Justin Herbert

You can see why Turner was fined for the hit. He didn't just hit Herbert in the head; he launched his entire body headfirst into him. That isn't just a penalty, it's very dangerous for both players. This kind of play is completely inexcusable.

Turner has had eight penalties in his career, and this was his third personal foul. He got flagged for taunting last season and unnecessary roughness against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth quarter of that game. Turner hasn't been a dirty player throughout his career, so this feels somewhat like a one-off.

Even so, this was more than worthy of a fine. This is the third fine of the season for the Vikings.

• CB Byron Murphy Jr.: Week 5 vs. Cleveland Browns, $17,389 for a horse collar tackle
• ILB Ivan Pace Jr.: Week 7 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, $5,759 for unnecessary roughness: use of the helmet

If Turner so chooses, he can appeal the fine this week, with his appeal likely being heard on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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