DALLAS, TX - The Dallas Cowboys have locked in return specialist and wide receiver KaVontae Turpin on a three-year extension, a move that signals the team's continued trust in his playmaking ability, even after a lost year.
Turpin missed the entire Season 32 campaign after suffering a torn Achilles during a preseason return against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The injury occurred just weeks before the regular season kicked off and dealt a major blow to Dallas' special teams unit before it ever had a chance to take the field.
"KaVontae was set to have a huge role for us," said head coach Andres Perez. "That injury was tough-for him and for us-but the way he attacked rehab showed exactly who he is. This deal is a reflection of that."
In Season 31, Turpin established himself as one of the league's most dangerous return men. His acceleration and field vision flipped field position on a weekly basis, often providing Dallas with the momentum swing it needed.
While the Cowboys managed to stay afloat without him in Season 32, the absence of his explosive impact was evident. The new deal ensures that, once healthy, Turpin will once again be a difference-maker on kick and punt returns-and potentially even more on offense as the Cowboys look to retool for a deeper playoff push.
Turpin is expected to make his return in Week 1 of Season 33, when the Cowboys open the season at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
