Time for Vikings' first-rounder Dallas Turner to play more?

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EAGAN, Minn. -- After a quiet start to his rookie season, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner finally made some noise in recent days, though it's difficult to determine what it means. Was it a sign that Turner has worked his way into a regular role on a veteran defense that hasn't really needed him? Or was it simply a temporary appearance necessitated by the health of those around him?

The product of the most costly draft-day trade in Vikings history, the first-rounder played 24 snaps in the team's 21-13 victory Sunday night over the Indianapolis Colts. His snap count totaled more than his previous three games combined and was by far his highest total in a single…