Michael Turner
American football running back, Pro Bowler
Born
February 13th, 1982
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers and the Atlanta Falcons. Achieved significant success during the career, including selection to the Pro Bowl in multiple years. Gained recognition for powerful running style and ability to break tackles, which contributed to his teams' offensive strategies. Accumulated over 8,000 rushing yards during the NFL career and was a key contributor to the Falcons' offense, particularly during the late 2000s. Notably led the league in rushing touchdowns during the 2008 season and played an instrumental role in Atlanta's playoff runs.
Selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times
Led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 2008
Accumulated over 8,000 rushing yards
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