Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner sprains ankle after strong start

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner went to the locker room after spraining his right ankle against Carolina.

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Turner rolled the ankle when he was tackled at the end of a 10-yard run that gave him 111 yards on just nine carries. He took off his shoe and walked around some before heading inside.

He did not return in Atlanta's 28-19 loss.

The injury left Atlanta short-handed in the backfield. Backup Jerious Norwood was inactive with a hip injury and Aaron Stecker was released Saturday. Jason Snelling ran for a 1-yard TD after Turner left.

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