Detroit Lions Add Former First-Round Pick Payton Turner, Bring Back Myles Adams

The Detroit Lions made two more moves along the defensive line, signing defensive lineman Payton Turner and re-signing defensive lineman Myles Adams. Neither player is expected to play a major role, but Turner is the more intriguing addition as a former first-round pick who will be looking to revive his career in Detroit. Both players add depth to a defensive line that still needs rotational help behind its starters.

Let’s take a closer look at each player. Payton Turner The New Orleans Saints selected Payton Turner 28th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft after a four-year college career at the University of Houston. Turner entered the league with high expectations due to his size, athleticism and versatility, but his NFL career has largely been derailed by injuries.

Over four seasons with the Saints, Turner played in just 31 games and did not start a single game. 2021 (Rookie Season) Turner’s rookie season was cut short due to a calf strain and a shoulder injury that eventually landed him on injured reserve. He appeared in just five games that season but showed some promise in limited action, recording one sack, three quarterback hits, three tackles for loss and one total tackle for loss.

While the production was limited, the Saints were hopeful he could develop into a rotational pass rusher. 2022 In his second season, Turner again struggled with injuries, suffering chest and ankle injuries that caused him to miss eight games. In the eight games he did play, Turner recorded two sacks and 16 total tackles, along with five tackles for loss and three quarterback hits.