Cowboys reportedly make All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turpin the highest-paid special teams player in the NFL

Washington Commanders v Dallas Cowboys ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 05: KaVontae Turpin #9 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

March 11, 2025 at 6:04 p.m. UTC

By Jason Owens, Yahoo Sports

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract with return specialist KaVontae Turpin, NFL Network reports.

Per the report, the deal makes Turpin the highest-paid special teams player in the NFL.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated.

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