Cowboys signing special teams star KaVontae Turpin to 3-year deal
Nov 24, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) sits on the bench after returning a kickoff for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Dallas Cowboys and KaVontae Turpin agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract on Tuesday, a deal that will make him the NFL's highest-paid special teams player.
Turpin, 28, was a first-team All-Pro in 2024 after returning one punt and one kickoff for a touchdown. He also led the league with an average of 33.5 yards per kickoff return.
Turpin set personal-best totals as a wide receiver last season, reeling in 31 catches for 420 yards in 17 games (two starts). He also had two touchdown receptions.
A two-time Pro Bowl selection as a returner, Turpin caught 44 passes for 556 yards and five touchdowns in 50 career games (two starts) with the Cowboys.
--Field Level Media
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