CAPTION: Nov. 2, 2009; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) carries for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the 1st quarter at the...

CAPTION: September 20, 2009; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the second half at the Georgia...

Michael Turner gets his marching orders at Eastlands

Sep 27, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs the ball past New England Patriots defenders during the first period at Gillette Stadium...

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) and quarterback Matt Ryan, right, during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday...

Nov 15, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs with the ball at Bank of America Stadium. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Falcons...

Nov 15, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs with the ball at Bank of America Stadium. The Carolina Panthers defeated the Falcons...

...Carolina Panthers safety Chris Harris (43) and Sherrod Martin (23) defend as Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 28-19. Mandatory Credit...

November 8, 2009; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) breaks tackles on his way to a rushing touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the...

Sep 27, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs the ball past New England Patriots defenders during the first period at Gillette Stadium...

Michael Turner was sold to Sunderland for the bargain basement price of £2.8 million

NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 2: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the...

New England Patriots defensive back Bret Lockett, left, tries to catch Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa...

Michael Turner

Oct 25, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) runs against the Dallas Cowboys Jason Hatcher (97) at Cowboys Stadium