ATLANTA (AP) - Michael Turner, considered perhaps the top
running back available in free agency, has agreed to a six-year
deal with the Atlanta Falcons.
A four-year veteran who has been best known as LaDainian
Tomlinson's backup in San Diego, Turner is expected to play a more
important role with the Falcons. He is projected as the power
complement to speed back Jerious Norwood.
The addition of Turner likely signals the end of Warrick Dunn's
time as the team's starter.
Turner (5-10, 237) has 228 carries for 1,257 yards and six
touchdowns in four seasons with San Diego. He also has three of the
longest 11 carries in team history - 83, 74 and 73 yards.
He has averaged 5.5 yards per carry in his career.
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