The Maryland Terrapins were without wide receiver DJ Turner in Friday’s 59-0 loss to Penn State, a decision coach Michael Locksley says was to let Turner focus on “non-football things.”
That apparently refers to a DUI charge for Turner related to an early morning traffic stop on Sept. 20, according to The Washington Post.
The senior wideout was also charged with reckless driving and disobeying an officer, among other violations, the Post reports, citing state public judiciary logs.
“It was my decision to not play DJ,” said Locksley after the loss.
“DJ has to focus on the non-football things right now. I won’t get into or comment on anything further on that until I have more information.”
Turner has four catches for 84 yards this season for Maryland (2-2). He also has three punt returns for 107 yards and a TD and one kickoff return of 22 yards.
