Turpin’s Time to Shine: KaVontae Turpin Promoted to Key Role with CeeDee Lamb Sidelined
The Dallas Cowboys announced star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb would miss the remainder of the NFL season due to a nagging shoulder injury.
Lamb was placed on injured reserve this week, while three players were elevated from the practice squad in a string of moves.
The Cowboys will have to replace a large part of their offensive attack in Lamb’s absense, but they already have a plan involving one of the most explosive players in the league.
According to the 105.3 The Fan pre-game show, the Cowboys plan to use standout return specialist KaVontae Turpin as the No. 2 wide receiver. Turpin currently leads Pro Bowl voting as a returner but has increasingly been getting more work on offense as the season has gone on.
Now, he will have the opportunity to show the Cowboys what he can do with an increased role.
This season, Turpin has 826 kickoff return yards and one touchdown on 24 attempts, to go with 15 punt return attempts for 186 yards and another score. Turpin has added 27 catches for 351 yards and two touchdowns on offense.
Dallas will use veteran Brandin Cooks as the No. 1 wide receiver, while Jalen Tolbert will remain as the team’s third wideout.
