# Bengals Face DJ Turner Contract Crossroads | Cincinnatti Bengals News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati Bengals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-bengals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433837)
Published: 2026-09-03T18:30:47+00:00
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The Bengals face a pivotal offseason decision as DJ Turner, their standout defensive back, heads into 2026 without a new deal—unless something major shifts. With Turner set to play out his rookie contract, the team is weighing whether to use the franchise tag, as they did with Jessie Bates III. Turner’s explosive 2025 season—16 starts, 18 passes defensed, 2 INTs, and 2 forced fumbles—makes him a prime candidate for a big payday. The Bengals now have a chance to boost his value before next year while keeping the franchise tag as a fallback option. How they handle this could shape both Turner’s future and the team’s defensive identity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3fa06a3583a6abdd

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