Michael Turner is officially an Atlanta Falcon

dberce1 · 03-02-2008, 02:51 PM

Boooooooooooooooooooo.

Per Profootballtalk.com

POSTED 3:43 p.m. EST, March 2, 2008

TURNER TO ATLANTA IS OFFICIAL

The Falcons have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Michael Turner.

"We are pleased to be able to add a very talented running back and a player who has produced at a high level in this League when given the opportunity,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in a press release. "We think he’s ready to take the next step and have a more prominent role in an offense and we are happy he decided that opportunity is going to be here in Atlanta."

Michael Smith of ESPN.com reports that the deal is for six years, and is worth $34.5 million. Also, Turner will get $15 million in guaranteed money.

03-02-2008, 02:51 PM	#1
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Michael Turner is officially an Atlanta Falcon Boooooooooooooooooooo. Per Profootballtalk.com POSTED 3:43 p.m. EST, March 2, 2008 TURNER TO ATLANTA IS OFFICIAL The Falcons have announced that they have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Michael Turner. "We are pleased to be able to add a very talented running back and a player who has produced at a high level in this League when given the opportunity,” said Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff in a press release. "We think he’s ready to take the next step and have a more prominent role in an offense and we are happy he decided that opportunity is going to be here in Atlanta." Michael Smith of ESPN.com reports that the deal is for six years, and is worth $34.5 million. Also, Turner will get $15 million in guaranteed money.