Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the past two games with a foot sprain. Turpin has quietly been efficient this season, hauling in 11 of 13 targets for 159 yards and a touchdown. While he's not a focal point of the Dallas passing attack, his speed and versatility keep him involved enough to offer deep-league or bye-week appeal. With the Cowboys offense passing at a high volume, Turpin could provide sneaky flex value if he's cleared to play in Week 7. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his practice participation throughout the week before considering him as a potential plug-in option.
Oct 15, 2025 2:14 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said that wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) has "a chance" to play in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. Turpin has missed two straight games with a foot injury. The 29-year-old has recorded 11 catches for 159 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets across four games so far this season. Dallas may also be getting star wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) back in Week 7, which would likely leave Turpin fighting for WR3 reps in Dallas with Jalen Tolbert and Ryan Flournoy. If Lamb remains out in Week 7, Turpin could have some flex appeal in deep leagues against Washington.
Oct 13, 2025 9:09 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) has been ruled out for a second straight game in Week 6 against the hosting Carolina Panthers on Sunday after he was unable to practice all week, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Turpin suffered a foot injury in the Week 4 tie with the Green Bay Packers and will now miss his second straight game. The 29-year-old's next chance to return to action will be in Week 7 against the division-rival Washington Commanders. With both Turpin and CeeDee Lamb (ankle) missing another game, George Pickens should once again dominate pass-game targets, with Ryan Flournoy and Jalen Tolbert serving as secondary options. Tight end Jake Ferguson has been quarterback Dak Prescott's No. 2 weapon in the two weeks that Lamb has been unavailable. At best, Turpin is the team's WR3/kick returner when healthy.
Oct 10, 2025 5:13 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) missed another day of practice this week on Thursday, making it more unlikely that he'll return for the team's Week 6 contest on the road against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Turpin injured his foot in the Week 4 tie with the Green Bay Packers and has not practiced or played since. The 29-year-old will need to get back on the practice field on Friday to have a shot at suiting up this weekend, but he has already said that he doesn't expect to be out there. Turpin has taken on a bigger role on offense this year in addition to his kick-return duties, but it has only amounted to 11 catches on 13 targets for 159 yards and one touchdown in four games. He's merely a bench stash in 14-plus-team leagues. With CeeDee Lamb (ankle) likely out another game as well, George Pickens, Jalen Tolbert, and Ryan Flournoy figure to operate in starting three-wide sets on Sunday.
Oct 9, 2025 9:27 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) doesn't expect to be ready to play for the Week 6 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Turpin appears to be in line to miss his second straight game due to a foot sprain. He hasn't officially been ruled out, but the fact that Turpin is saying this at the beginning of the practice week isn't a good sign. Ryan Flournoy hauled in six receptions for 114 yards last week. He figures to have an increased role again, but is more of a deep league option. Jalen Tolbert should see more of the field as well, but is coming off a dud in Week 5.
Oct 8, 2025 9:45 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 1053 The Fan that the team has its "fingers crossed" that wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) can return in Week 6 on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers on the road, according to Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. Turpin didn't play in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets due to a foot sprain that kept him out of practice all last week. The 29-year-old has mostly been a big asset on special teams as a kick returner for Dallas, but he's also beginning to take on a bigger role on offense as a pass-catcher. If Turpin can return this weekend, he'll have a bigger opportunity in the passing game with CeeDee Lamb (ankle) expected to miss another game. However, Turpin would be competing with Ryan Flournoy, who had a big game on Sunday, and Jalen Tolbert for WR2 duties behind George Pickens, making him more of a WR5 in fantasy.
Oct 7, 2025 12:30 PM EST
The Dallas Cowboys have ruled out wide receiver/return man KaVontae Turpin (foot) for their Week 5 matchup against the hosting New York Jets on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelisser. In addition to Turpin, top receiver CeeDee Lamb will miss a second straight game with a high-ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3. Turpin suffered a foot sprain in Sunday night's tie with the Green Bay Packers and was unable to practice all week. With both Lamb and Turpin sidelined this weekend, Jalen Tolbert and Ryan Flournoy should be added to starting three-wide sets alongside George Pickens, who had 100-plus yards and two touchdowns as the WR1 for Dallas against Green Bay. Turpin is most valuable to the Cowboys for his return skills on special teams, but he had also been seeing a bigger role as the WR3 before Lamb's injury. His next chance to return will be in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers.
Oct 3, 2025 5:38 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday, per Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. The same can be said for top wideout CeeDee Lamb, who looks headed for a second straight absence in Week 5 against the New York Jets after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 3. Turpin could also be held out this Sunday if he's not able to get on the practice field on Friday. Fantasy managers who picked up Turpin off the waiver wire in light of Lamb's ankle injury were disappointed with his production in the first game without Lamb in the Sunday night tie against the Green Bay Packers. It was Jalen Tolbert, not Turpin, who saw his role grow the most in the passing attack without Lamb. If Turpin misses Week 5, both Tolbert and Ryan Flournoy will be asked to step up behind George Pickens.
Oct 2, 2025 6:20 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (foot) could wind up missing Sunday's game against the Jets after suffering a foot injury in the Cowboys' tie against the Packers in Week 4. Turpin was not present for practice on Wednesday, but, positively, the Cowboys don't think that this is an injury that would require a trip to the Injured Reserve list. Dallas is already down their superstar wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, and that receiver room was not very deep to begin with. Turpin was off to a productive start to 2025, catching 11 of 13 targets for 159 yards and a touchdown. This is the second time this year that Turpin has been banged up, hurting his neck in Week 2 against the Jets and not returning. He ended up playing in Week 3, but it may not be the same case this week with a new injury. More targets will be directed George Pickens' way, and maybe we will see rookie Jaydon Blue active for the first time this season to mirror Turpin's skillset.
Oct 1, 2025 7:26 PM EST
Fantasy managers who scooped Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin off the waiver wire in deeper leagues were hoping to see him more involved in the Week 4 Sunday night showdown against the Green Bay Packers with CeeDee Lamb (ankle) missing the game, but Turpin's production didn't see a boost in the 40-40 tie in overtime. Turpin caught three of his four targets for 30 yards and ran for four yards on his lone rushing attempt. It was actually a step back from the previous two games, when the 29-year-old combined for six catches, 111 yards, and a touchdown on seven targets. Jalen Tolbert was the one who benefited more from Lamb's absence, as he caught four of his six targets for 61 yards. George Pickens also went off for eight receptions, 134 yards, and two touchdowns. Turpin has made more of an impact as a receiver this year than he did in 2024, but it looks like he won't necessarily take another leap forward for however long Lamb is sidelined with his high-ankle sprain.
Sep 29, 2025 12:18 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has recorded 148 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 13 total touches through the first three weeks of 2025. With star wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) likely to miss Week 4 with a high ankle sprain, there could be even more of an emphasis for Dallas to manufacture touches for Turpin. The Cowboys have a difficult matchup on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, who have given up an average of 14.7 points per game so far this season. That dims the outlook for Turpin, who will likely still finish behind wide receiver George Pickens, tight end Jake Ferguson, and running back Javonte Williams in total touches. At best, Turpin is a desperation flex option in deep leagues in Week 4 against Green Bay.
Sep 27, 2025 2:20 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has seen consistent usage as a gadget piece in the team's offense so far in 2025. Through his first three games of the season, Turpin has logged eight catches for 129 yards and a touchdown to go along with 19 rushing yards on five carries. With star Cowboys' wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) potentially facing a multi-week absence due to a high ankle sprain, Dallas could be even more motivated to manufacture touches for Turpin. The 29-year-old will face a tough matchup in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers, but Turpin could be a decent desperation flex play in deep leagues due to his big-play potential.
Sep 26, 2025 10:44 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin caught two of his three targets for 64 yards while adding a rush for four yards in their 31-14 blowout loss to the Bears. Turpin saw more action in this game after CeeDee Lamb left with an injury. He ran 70% of the routes, which was third on the team behind Jalen Tolbert and George Pickens. Turpin made a tough catch after taking a big hit for an explosive gain down the sideline and has plenty of speed to threaten the defense vertically. Most of his usage last year came as a ball-in-hand guy with screens and underneath passes. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer could opt to incorporate that more with their best YAC threat, Lamb, who will be sidelined for a few games. That gives Turpin some short-term appeal in deeper leagues to see how the receiver usage shakes out.
Sep 24, 2025 1:04 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (neck) exited during the second half of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. He is officially questionable to return. He had been heavily involved prior to his departure, catching four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown, rushing for six yards, and returning four kicks for an additional 100 yards. Jalen Tolbert and Ryan Flournoy should pick up some of Turpin's offensive snaps until he can return. Tolbert will also handle Turpin's kick and punt return responsibilities.
Sep 14, 2025 3:45 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was able to get involved in both the running and passing game on Thursday. Turpin hauled in both his targets for 27 yards in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He also rushed the ball twice for nine yards on the ground in the 24-20 defeat. The 29-year-old is unlikely to have a large role in Dallas given his spot on the depth chart. He remains behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Jalen Tolbert, so his volume isn't going to be very high on a weekly basis. His speed makes him an intriguing option for trick plays or certain packages, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect Turpin to touch the ball more than a few times a week.
Sep 5, 2025 10:00 AM EST
Jon Machota of The Athletic believes KaVontae Turpin could score "at least" eight touchdowns in 2025. He was used "in a variety of ways" during training camp, including "as a running back" and a "big-play option down the field in the passing game." As a result, Machota feels the wideout "is in position to have his most impactful season to date." Turpin is coming off his most productive year in the National Football League. He appeared in all 17 regular-season contests, amassing 31 catches for 420 yards and two touchdowns. The Cowboys have CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens as the primary receiving options. However, if one of them goes down with an injury, the door may be open for Turpin to see an increase in scoring chances. While that may not be beneficial for fantasy managers to begin the 2025 campaign, he's worth stashing in deeper formats.
Aug 30, 2025 6:36 PM EST
Now entering his fourth year in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has mostly made his mark as a return man. However, the 29-year-old will "be more involved in the offense this year than at any other time over the last three seasons," according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer, previously the team's offensive coordinator, is looking to utilize Turpin more as both a receiver and a runner. The 5-foot-9, 153-pounder set career highs in catches (31), targets (52), and yards (420) last season. He also added two receiving touchdowns and carried the ball 16 times for 92 yards. Those aren't exciting numbers, but the Cowboys believe the speedster has the explosiveness to take on a bigger role.
Aug 5, 2025 9:00 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has been a focal point in the offense during Thursday's practice. With the dynamic duo of George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb soaking up a lot of the defensive attention, Turpin might prove to be a bright spot in the offense this year. After posting his best year yet in the offense, he will look to make more of an impact on offense as he shined in some special teams opportunities last year while recording 47 touches on offense through catches and carries. With Turpin's 4.31 40-yard dash speed, we'll see what he can do to contribute this year to Dallas this season.
Jul 31, 2025 7:12 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back KaVontae Turpin is seeing an increased workload in the backfield during training camp, according to Patrick Walker of DallasCowboys.com. Turpin is an All-Pro return man, and Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wants to get the ball in his hands in a variety of ways. He logged 31 catches and 16 carries for a career high 512 yards from scrimmage in 2024. Walker writes that Turpin has taken handoffs in both first and second-team drills and "made the most of each opportunity." The Cowboys' running back room is an uncertain one, as veterans Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders appear to be competing with fifth-round rookie Jaydon Blue for the starting job. Turpin is unlikely to take over a significant portion of Dallas' available carries, but it sounds as though there will be a concerted effort to utilize him on offense.
Jul 24, 2025 2:31 PM EST
NBCSports.com's Mike Florio reports that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin was arrested early Sunday morning on two misdemeanor charges. Turpin faces charges for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon, Florio notes. Not what you want to see. The TCU product was an impactful asset for the Cowboys last season -- particularly in the return game, which garnered him a Pro-Bowl selection. It's unclear whether he'll face repercussions for his crimes, considering the nature of the charges. However, both instances could "trigger potential scrutiny under NFL policies," as Florio states. The 28-year-old's punishment, if any, may not be severe, but what happened undoubtedly diminishes his value currently. It may take some time before we receive a definitive outcome.
Jul 6, 2025 3:20 PM EST