Latest news with #ShemarTurner
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Report: Bears rookie Shemar Turner will miss a month with an ankle injury
The Bears are preparing to be without rookie defensive tackle Shemar Turner for at least a month, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports. Turner, a second-round pick, injured his ankle near the end of the first training camp practice last Wednesday. He will miss all three preseason games and could miss the start of the season, according to Biggs. The former Texas A&M product withdrew from the Senior Bowl when medical tests discovered the stress fracture he had surgery to repair before the start of the 2024 season didn't fully heal. Turner had a rod inserted into his leg during surgery, but he unknowingly ended up playing through the season with the injury after the bone didn't fully heal. Turner finished his Aggie career with 115 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one pass deflection and three forced fumbles.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Luther Burden won't practice Thursday with soft-tissue injury
The Bears have a bit of an injury concern with one of their key rookies. Head coach Ben Johnson told reporters on Thursday morning that receiver Luther Burden is still dealing with a soft-tissue injury that has lingered from the offseason program and will not practice. But Johnson added he's hopeful that Burden will be sidelined for just a few days. Additionally, Johnson noted Defensive end Shemar Turner suffered an ankle injury at the end of Wednesday's practice and will not be on the field on Thursday. The Bears aren't sure of the injury's severity. Cornerback Zah Frazier will not practice on Thursday due to personal reasons. Finally, Chicago signed defensive back Alex Cook, filling out their roster.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears agree to terms with second-rounder Ozzy Trapilo
It took a while to get the ball rolling, but the 2025 second-round picks are starting to sign with their NFL teams. According to multiple reports, offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo has agreed to terms with the Bears. He joins Shemar Turner in getting his four-year rookie deal done in Chicago. Wide receiver Luther Burden was the other Bears second-rounder this year and he remains unsigned. Albert Breer of reports that Trapilo, who was the 56th overall pick, got the first two years of the contract fully guaranteed along with 72 percent of the third season. The size of the guarantees in second-round pacts became the holdup after the top two picks in the round had their deals fully guaranteed. Trapilo started at right tackle for Boston College the last two years and also had experience playing on the left side of the line.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chicago Bears' Second-Round Pick Getting Rave Reviews From Teammates
Chicago Bears' Second-Round Pick Getting Rave Reviews From Teammates originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sometimes, it's better to spend less time discussing who hasn't arrived or never showed up and more time talking about who's already and those who never left. The Chicago Bears rookie getting the most attention is first-round pick Colston Loveland, and with good reason. He's a plus athlete with an incredibly high ceiling, and he also hasn't been seen much during training camp or offseason workouts because he is recovering from a Type V AC joint injury in his right shoulder. Naturally, his presence and potential impact on an exciting Bears offense is creating conversation. In all of the talk about Loveland, Bears fans might be neglecting a rookie who is shaping up to be a potential standout in 2025 and beyond. The Bears selected DT Shemar Turner in the second round with the 62nd overall pick out of Texas A&M. Turner is showing flashes and his teammates are taking notice. "He has all the tools," Bears third-year DT Gervon Dexter Sr. said of Turner. "He's very athletic, very talented. So getting another guy like that, I'll be able to grow with and see him, you know what I mean? Read some of the stuff that he want to do as well." Dexter is only 23 years old, just a year older than Turner, but he's had solid experience in his first two years in the NFL. Dexter has already played in 32 pro games and is expected to make a serious leap next season alongside veteran leader Grady Jarrett. When you also include veteran Andrew Billings, the Bears seemingly have solid depth on the DT and Turner won't have a ton of pressure on him to make an immediate impact. As a second-round pick, there's going to be some expectations that Turner shows fans and the front office that he will be ready to take Jarrett's spot down the road, but he doesn't need to be elite from Day 1. This is a good problem for the Bears to have and it's yet another layer for Bears fans to be excited. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas A&M defensive lineman ranked in USA TODAY College Wire Top 50 players in 2025
As one of the anchors of the Texas A&M football program's defensive line, Cashius Howell was named as the No. 46 player on USA TODAY's College Wire Top 50 for the 2025 season. The junior from Kansas City, Missouri, recorded 40 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, eight pass deflections, one interception, and one forced fumble in 2024. Howell's string of incredible performances, standing by the side of future National League Football players like Shemar Turner, Nic Scourton, and Shemar Stewart, instantly made him one of the most important players to retain in the offseason for head coach Mike Elko's Aggie defense. Advertisement Here is what College Sports Wire's managing editor and lead writer, Tyler Nettuno analyzed about Howell's game in the official release on Thursday: "Howell has good size for an edge player, and it allowed him to thrive in the JACK role at Texas A&M last season. He finished second on the team in sacks while sharing the field with a pair of future NFL edge rushers, and he showed off his versatility in pass coverage with seven passes defended and his lone interception. He should become one of the SEC's premier pass-rushing threats in 2025." Before he arrived in Aggieland, Howell was an anchor for the Bowling Green defensive line from 2021 to 2023. He recorded 56 total tackles (27 solo tackles), 13.0 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks in 30 appearances for the Falcons. Howell also earned Third Team All-MAC honors in 2023 for leading the league with 9.5 sacks, which was tied for 16th nationally. Following his stint with the Falcons, he transferred to Texas A&M and immediately made his presence felt on the gridiron in Bryan-College Station, Texas. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound wrecking ball wreaked havoc and caused nightmares for opposing offensive lines last season. Now, with a plethora of talented former Aggies departing, Howell will be called upon to help lead this defensive unit heading into its second year under Elko. Advertisement Not only will his contributions be integral to Texas A&M's success, but his as well. Among the breakdown of what he brings to the table this season, Nettuno also discussed his prospects and where Howell could end up hearing his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. "Howell enters the season drawing largely mid-round (late Day 2 or early Day 3) draft interest heading into the season, but he has the opportunity to boost his stock quite a bit as he enters the spotlight this fall. If Howell can show he's more than just a threat off the edge on passing downs, he has the chance to sneak into the second or even possibly first round." Time will tell if Howell can propel himself to becoming a first-round draft pick next year. For now, he will need to focus on honing his craft and preparing to lead the Aggies through the challenges of the SEC. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Dylan on X: @dylanmflippo. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M DL Cashius Howell makes USA TODAY College Wire Top 50 list
