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DJ Turner II's play surged in 2025. Unfortunately, the rest of a moribund Bengals defense left him an afterthought. The sticky cover man netted a -6.2% CPOE, fifth-best among all CBs (min. 500 coverage snaps) and a -0.1 EPA per target, per Next Gen Stats. With an upgraded unit around the rising CB, Turner's play should improve even more in 2026.
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Turner's elite coverage metrics were overshadowed by weak defense; 2026 upgrade should earn him Pro Bowl recognition.

Turner's play surged in 2025 with a -6.2% CPOE (completion percentage over expected), fifth-best among all cornerbacks with minimum 500 coverage snaps, and -0.1 EPA per target per Next Gen Stats. The source notes Turner should have been a Pro Bowler last season and was one of the biggest snubs; with an upgraded defensive unit around him in 2026, his play should improve even more and he should receive the Pro Bowl recognition he deserves.

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