Turner broke a bone in his hand in Week 9 and underwent surgery; however, he was not placed on the IR. After missing two games, it appears that he’s getting close to being able to being able to suit up against the Dolphins on Friday. That’s good news for the Jets since left tackle Mekhi Bechton hurt his ankle in the Week 11 loss to the Bills, and the Jets need some healthy bodies on the offensive line.

The Jets already have Connor McGovern on the IR and starting tackles Mekhi Becton and Duane Brown are both expected to play through nagging injuries. If Turner does indeed miss Sunday’s game, the Jets will have to turn to third-string Chris Glaser at right guard and will have just one healthy back-up lineman who is not actively on the practice squad. That could be bad news for Zach Wilson. m

The Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett reunion tour continues as the Jets sign yet another player with significant history with the two. Turner spent three seasons serving as a utility offensive lineman in Green Bay protecting Rodgers and appears set to do the same in New York. He appeared in eight games in 2022 as a member of the Broncos, seven of which were starts, before knee injuries claimed his season. 

Turner dealt with knee injuries through most of last season, limiting him to just eight games. A former third-round pick of the Dolphins in 2014, Turner has started 75 games in his NFL career and started seven games last season for the Broncos. With the Jets still in search of added depth along the offensive line, Turner could make sense for multiple reasons. In addition to his familiarity with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's scheme, Turner also spent three seasons in Green Bay playing with Aaron Rodgers.