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Bengals Debate Sparked After Star Cornerback DJ Turner Gets Left Out Of ESPN Cornerback Rankings
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Bengals Debate Sparked After Star Cornerback DJ Turner Gets Left Out Of ESPN Cornerback Rankings
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Did ESPN get it wrong by leaving Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner off its NFL cornerback rankings?
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In today's video, we continue our breakdown of ESPN's annual NFL position rankings, which are voted on by NFL scouts, coaches, and executives—the people evaluating players every single day. After discussing the running backs, it's time to take a closer look at the league's best cornerbacks and where DJ Turner fits into the conversation.
Patrick Surtain II, Derek Stingley Jr., Christian Gonzalez, Trent McDuffie, Devon Witherspoon, Denzel Ward, Sauce Gardner, and Quinyon Mitchell all made the list. But should DJ Turner have at least received an honorable mention after his breakout 2025 season?
We also dive into the bigger question facing the Bengals front office: What is DJ Turner actually worth?
If Cincinnati is serious about signing Turner to a long-term extension, the price tag could approach $25-30 million per year, putting him in the same financial conversation as the NFL's elite cornerbacks. Is Turner already in that tier, or should the Bengals wait another season before committing that kind of money?
In this video, we discuss:
ESPN's Top 10 NFL cornerback rankings
Why DJ Turner was left off the list
Whether the Bengals cornerback deserved an honorable mention
Comparing Turner to Patrick Surtain II, Derek Stingley Jr., Christian Gonzalez, Trent McDuffie, and Sauce Gardner
DJ Turner's potential contract extension
Duke Tobin's biggest roster decision
What this means for the Bengals' future salary cap
Do you think DJ Turner was snubbed by ESPN? Should the Bengals extend him now, or make him prove it for another season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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