Falcons Won't Take Touches Away From RB Michael Turner Despite DUI Arrest

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  1. SRW

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    Falcons running back Michael Turner was arrested for DUI following the team's Monday night win over Denver, and returned to the team for practice Wednesday. The Falcons have been noncommittal on his status for Sunday afternoon's game in San Diego, and on whether he would be punished at all, but Turner will play and have his normal workload against the Chargers, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

    Turner may not start against his former team -- the Falcons plan to spread the field in the passing game and try to attack San Diego's depth corners -- and thus formation could dictate him starting the game on the sidelines. That should not be taken as punishment, however. The team and league will await the conclusion of the legal process before deciding whether or not to impose any penalties on Turner.

    Source: CBS Sports