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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggests that the team is unlikely to get a contract extension done for fourth-year cornerback DJ Turner before Week 1. Because the team typically doesn't get big extensions done in-season, this would likely mean Turner plays out the final year of his rookie contract.
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Turner likely plays out rookie deal; Bengals will franchise tag if he continues elite play.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports the Bengals are unlikely to get a contract extension done for fourth-year cornerback DJ Turner before Week 1, meaning Turner will likely play out the final year of his rookie contract. The source notes Turner performed like a top-tier cornerback in 2025, but it was only his first full season since being drafted in the second round in 2023; he had flashes in Year 1 before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Year 2. The Bengals can use the franchise tag as leverage next offseason, similar to their approach with Jessie Bates and Tee Higgins in recent years.

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