Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowler just got one of the weirdest highlight plays you'll ever see in his NFL career
Dallas Cowboys' return specialist KaVontae Turpin is likely to be in the mix for Moment of the Year at the NFL Honors next week because of his epic 99-yard kickoff return against the Washington Commanders during the 2024 regular season. But his highlight reel play in the Pro Bowl Games is going to go down as […]
Dallas Cowboys' return specialist KaVontae Turpin is likely to be in the mix for Moment of the Year at the NFL Honors next week because of his epic 99-yard kickoff return against the Washington Commanders during the 2024 regular season.
But his highlight reel play in the Pro Bowl Games is going to go down as the weirdest of his career. Turpin, at 153 pounds recorded a sack on none other than MVP finalist Joe Burrow.
Talk about flag football and tackle football not being the same.
With Turpin not having to deal with blockers, his speed intrigued Eli Manning's team enough to get him on the field as a defender. After all, who cares about size if there's no contact.
But don't get it twisted: Turpin's highlight was not all about speed. His change of direction was in full display as he mirrored Burrow in the pocket, who couldn't avoid him and ended up taking the sack.
I just never thought I'd say Turpin sacked a quarterback, regardless of sport being played. Respect No. 9, respect.
Hey new Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, are you watching?
UPDATE: Later in the game, Turpin added another sack, this one against Russell Wilson. He also got a highlight pressuring Burrow in the second half, forcing a pass that would be intercepted for a pick six. Turpin might play his way into defense next September at this rate.
