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On YouTubeGreen Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / August 1
Three important decisions the Packers must make before the regular season
NFL training camps are heating up, and teams have plenty to figure out over the next month. Here are three decisions the Green Bay Packers must make before they kick off their regular season on Sept 6.
NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / July 30
Green Bay Packers Announce They Cut Kicker From Training Camp
The Green Bay Packers are quickly narrowing down the kicker battle in training camp. All offseason, second-year kicker Anders Carlson has been defending his starting job from last season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 30
The Lions now have a chance to right a wrong from earlier this summer
In June the Detroit Lions made a move that didn't make a ton of sense at the time. They waived undrafted rookie kicker James Turner after Turner had been impressive at OTAs and minicamp.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / June 21
New Packers Kicker ‘Cool as a Cucumber’
James Turner should be ready for his place in the Green Bay Packers’ three-man kicking competition. Turner was released by the Detroit Lions this week and claimed off waivers by the Packers following the release of Jack Podlesny.
Post draft, which NFL teams have the best current QB situations?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 20
Former Lions Kicker Claimed by NFC North Rival
Former Detroit Lions kicker James Turner has landed with another team in the NFC North. On Thursday, it was announced that the Green Bay Packers had been awarded Turner after placing a waiver claim on him.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / June 20
Packers capitalize on NFC North rival's mistake
The decision to release Jake Podlesny was not an indication that the Green Bay Packers wanted a smaller competition at kicker. It was just a temporary move to open a roster spot.
Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / June 20
Ex-Detroit Lions kicker quickly finds new home after surprising cut 
Undrafted free-agent kicker James Turner was scooped up off waivers just days after the Detroit Lions surprisingly cut him in favor of UFL star and Michigan Panthers kicker, Jake Bates.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 20
Packers Claim K James Turner Off Waivers From Lions
The Green Bay Packers have claimed K James Turner off waivers, per the NFL transaction wire. He was just cut by the Lions after they signed UFL breakout K Jake Bates to a contract. Turner takes the roster spot of K Jack Podlesny who was waived by the Packers.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 18
Lions Waive Kicker James Turner
With the addition of former Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates to the Detroit Lions roster, the team announced the decision to part ways with James Turner.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 18
Lions Officially Sign K Jake Bates, Waive K James Turner
The Detroit Lions announced they have officially signed Michigan Panthers K Jake Bates to the roster. In a corresponding move, the Lions waived K James Turner. Bates, 25, played soccer for two seasons at Central Arkansas before transferring to Texas State and switching to football as a kickoff specialist.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 8
Lions Kicker James Turner Has 'Huge Upside'
The Detroit Lions planned to have a legitimate kicking competition all throughout training camp this summer. Throughout the spring, undrafted free agent kicker James Turner has closed the gap considerably between himself and presumed favorite Michael Badgley.
Michigan K James Turner signing with the Detroit Lions as UDFA
The veteran kicker has found his new home in the NFL — and it isn’t far from his actual hometown. Michigan Wolverines kicker James Turner didn’t have to travel far to find his NFL home.
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