Cowboys re-signing WR/PR KaVontae Turpin to 3-year deal

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KaVontae Turpin isn’t going anywhere!

The Dallas Cowboys have been pretty active on Tuesday in the midst of the NFL free agency frenzy. After adding veteran defensive lineman Solomon Thomas on a two-year deal, the Cowboys are bringing back wide receiver/kick returner KaVontae Turpin on a three-year deal worth $18 million, making him the highest paid special teams player in the league, although he logs significant time on offense, too.

The #Cowboys are finalizing a three-year, $18 million deal with WR/RS KaVontae Turpin, making him the NFL’s highest-paid special teamer, sources tell me and @SlaterNFL.

Darren Jones (MaVen Sports) and Deryk Gilmore (Day 1 Sports and Entertainment) did the deal. pic.twitter.com/sAS9gYTYZd

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 11, 2025

Tuprin came to Dallas in 2022 after winning MVP honors in the USFL. As a receiver, Turprin didn't provide anything with just one reception for nine yards. However, he made his mark as a returner with 303 punt return yards and 508 on kickoff return yards and earned a Pro Bowl bid. Turpin would haul in 12 passes for 127 yards and three scores in his second year, and added just under 400 yards in returns. In 2024, Turpin was used more as a receiver with 31 receptions for 420 yards and two scores. Also, he put up 187 yards on punt returns and an amazing 904 yards on kickoff returns which led to first-team All-Pro honors.