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Darrion Gray

NFL Network analyst weighs in on Payton Turner’s 5th year option

The New Orleans Saints must decide whether or not to pick up Payton Turner’s fifth year option on his contract. The 2021 first round pick hasn’t played more 8 games in a season over his first 3 seasons. Due to injury, he has failed to become an important part of the Saints pass rush rotation. Would you pick up his contract for a fifth year? NFL Network’s Marc Ross wouldn’t do it. 

Three sacks in 15 games (zero starts) over three seasons? Turner has been one of the bigger disappointments of this group.

This was one of the more-simple breakdowns. The lack of production and actual snaps makes this an easy decision. Turner simply hasn’t done enough and a part of that is availability. Turner needs to come out next season and earn a contract. He’s yet to prove he deserves another year added at a higher price tag.

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