Looking back: Former Falcons standout Michael Turner

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Looking back: Former Falcons standout Michael Turner

Photos of the former NFL running back.

110412 ATLANTA: Falcons running back Michael Turner flexes in the endzone celebrating his touchdown with Roddy White, left, and Peter Konz, right, to take a 13-6 lead during fourth quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. The Falcons won the game 19-13 to remain undefeated at 8-0. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

September 17, 2012 - Atlanta, Ga.,: Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) makes a move on Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) during the Falcons win over the Broncos 27-21 in the Georgia Dome Monday night in Atlanta, Ga., September 17, 2012. There was a flag on the play that negated this play, offensive holding. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM

011313 ATLANTA : Falcons owner Arthur Blank hugs running back Michael Turner after beating the Seahawks 30-28 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Jan. 1, 2012 Atlanta - Falcons running back Michael Turner leaps over Tampa Bay cornerback Ronde Barber for a 26-yard run on the opening drive of the game during 1st half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Nov. 27, 2011 - Atlanta: Falcons running back Michael Turner picks up some hard fought yardage against the Vikings as he is tackled by linebacker E.J. Henderson during 1st half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

081612 ATLANTA: Bengals cornerback Leon Hall slows up Falcons running back Michael Turner until other defenders can arrive to hold him to short yardage in the first half at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, August 16, 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

093012 ATLANTA: --TURNER BREAKS OUT-- Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner breaks away from Carolina Panthers safety Haruki Nakamura for a 60-yard touchdown reception and run and a 24-14 lead during the third quarter at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday , Sept. 30, 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Dec. 15, 2011 - Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back (33) Michael Turner goes airborne to celebrate his touchdown run with Harry Douglas for a 17-0 lead over the Jaguars during 1st half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 1, 2012 Atlanta - Falcons running back Michael Turner and quarterback Matt Ryan celebrate a franchise record setting day and a 45-24 thrashing of the Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Jan. 1, 2012 Atlanta - Falcons running back Michael Turner breaks away from Buccaneers defenders for a 81-yard touchdown run and a 42-0 lead during 1st half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

110412 ATLANTA: Falcons running back Michael Turner celebrates his touchdown run with guard Peter Konz during fourth quarter action against the Cowboys at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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110412 ATLANTA: Falcons running back Michael Turner flexes in the endzone celebrating his touchdown with Roddy White, left, and Peter Konz, right, to take a 13-6 lead during fourth quarter action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. The Falcons won the game 19-13 to remain undefeated at 8-0. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM