"Turner the Burner was drafted in the fifth round of the 2004 draft by the then-San Diego Chargers. After four seasons of pretty meh performances with the Chargers, he landed with the Falcons in Matt Ryan's rookie season and posted 1699 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, definitely making Ryan's entry into the NFL a little easier."
"Over five seasons with the Falcons, Turner contributed 6,081 yards and 60 touchdowns on the ground. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2008, a second-team All-Pro in 2010, and a two-time Pro Bowler. He retired in 2012."
Michael Turner, a former running back for the Atlanta Falcons, is set to announce one of the team's Day 2 picks in the upcoming draft. Turner, who was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2004, had a significant impact on the Falcons after joining them in Matt Ryan's rookie season. Over five seasons, he amassed 6,081 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns, earning multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors before retiring in 2012. The Falcons currently hold the No. 48 and No. 79 picks in the draft.
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