DJ Turner discusses path to Bengals captain in podcast episode

Donyale Turner, mother of Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner, shares insights on her son's journey in episode two of the podcast series 'Beyond Sunday'. She recalls his early passion for football, starting in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and his tenure at IMG Academy before choosing the University of Michigan for its education. Donyale highlights DJ's resilience after initially not being a starter ahead of the 2025 season, culminating in him reclaiming his position and achieving his best performance. The podcast series releases new episodes weekly, presenting stories of other Bengals players' family members.

• 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — DJ Turner went from benched to Bengals captain. His mom explains how