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Former Commanders' draft pick finds a new home
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Former Commanders' draft pick finds a new home
Former Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera thought he found the tight end of the future in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft. When the Commanders selected 6-foot-6. 240-pound Cole Turner with the No. 149 overall pick, Rivera believed he'd landed a steal.
In his first training camp, Turner opened eyes, making plays in practice, exciting the team. A former college wide receiver, Turner appeared perfect for the modern NFL. Then, a nagging injury in training camp essentially stalled Turner's progress, and he never recaptured that momentum.
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After sticking around for three seasons, Washington finally waived Turner in August during its final cuts. After going all season without a team, Turner finally has a new home. On Tuesday, the Tennessee Titans signed Turner to their practice squad.
While the Titans have rookie Gunnar Helm and Chig Okonkwo on the roster, Okonkwo is a free agent at season's end. Tennessee also has depth issues at wide receivers, so perhaps Turner could move back to his old college position, serving in a "big slot" role.
It's good to see the former Washington draft pick receive a second chance.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Titans sign former 5th-round pick Cole Turner
