GREEN BAY, Wis. – James Turner should be ready for his place in the Green Bay Packers’ three-man kicking competition.
Turner was released by the Detroit Lions this week and claimed off waivers by the Packers following the release of Jack Podlesny. He is no stranger in dealing with pressure.
After four seasons at Louisville, he transferred to Michigan for his final collegiate season. He made 18-of-21 field goals. In helping the Wolverines win the national championship, he made a 50-yard field goal and the clinching 37-yarder in the rivalry showdown against Ohio State, all four attempts against Iowa in the Big Ten Championship Game, and both field goals in the title game against Washington.