{"id":82434,"date":"2025-02-02T15:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T21:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/cowboys-wr-kavontae-turpin-plays-defense-sacks-russell-wilson-in-pro-bowl-games\/"},"modified":"2025-02-02T15:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T21:35:37","slug":"cowboys-wr-kavontae-turpin-plays-defense-sacks-russell-wilson-in-pro-bowl-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/cowboys-wr-kavontae-turpin-plays-defense-sacks-russell-wilson-in-pro-bowl-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin plays defense, sacks Russell Wilson in Pro Bowl Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

KaVontae Turpin<\/a><\/strong> is known to NFL<\/a><\/strong> fans as arguably the best punt\/kick returner in football. But in the Pro Bowl Games, Turpin doesn\u2019t have the opportunity to show off his skills in the return game.<\/p>\n

Instead, NFC head coach Eli Manning<\/a><\/strong> chose to enlist his services on defense. Turpin has serious speed, so Manning decided to give him some run as a pass rusher. And not only did the Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowler get in the game but he made an immediate impact, sacking<\/a> Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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KaVontae Turpin the pass rush specialist <\/p>\n

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Without having blockers on the field, quarterbacks are guaranteed to have a tough time when a rusher as fast as Turpin comes their way. The 36-year-old Wilson tried to get away but was no match for Turpin. <\/p>\n

KaVontae Turpin one of several Cowboys in Pro Bowl<\/h2>\n

Turpin, 28, is back in the Pro Bowl for the second time in his career. He earned a First Team All-Pro honor as a kick returner this season, taking one back for six and recording a league-high 904 return yards on 27 attempts. Turpin was also effective as a punt returner, housing one and tallying 187 yards on 18 returns.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful man, thank the Lord,\u201d Turpin said last month. \u201cTwo years out of my three years here, I\u2019m just grateful to show my ability on special teams. I\u2019m grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cJust being versatile, no matter what you do. I can go out there and just be me and just be a playmaker no matter what the rules are. No matter what you try to change formats, I\u2019m going to go out there and just try to be the best at what I do.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Cowboys are well represented in Orlando. In addition to Turpin, receiver CeeDee Lamb<\/a><\/strong>, linebacker Micah Parsons<\/a><\/strong>, guard Tyler Smith<\/a><\/strong> and kicker Brandon Aubrey<\/strong> all made the Pro Bowl this season.<\/p>\n

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