Josh Norman to Sign with Redskins: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

Cornerback Josh Norman’s surprising foray into free agency is over, as the All-Pro defensive back has reportedly agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins.

NFL Network’s Rand Getlin and Ian Rapoport reported the news Friday.

Rapoport reported the deal is a five-year contract worth $75 million, with $50 million guaranteed.

Norman took to Twitter following the deal:

The Carolina Panthers shocked the football world Wednesday, when they rescinded Norman’s franchise tag because of a lack of progress toward striking a long-term deal. That made the 28-year-old veteran an unrestricted free agent.

Norman was arguably the best cornerback in the game during the 2015 season, and he wanted to be compensated as such, according to Rapoport:

The Panthers were unwilling to meet the Greenwood, South Carolina, native’s demands after just a single Pro Bowl campaign, but former superstar wide receiver Chad Johnson suggested letting Norman go was a major misstep on their part:

#HAIL????????????????????

— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) April 22, 2016

Norman appeared in all 16 regular-season games in 2015 and …

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