Josh Norman Signs 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.

Josh Norman has a new home. pic.twitter.com/W875tGa8aD

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 23, 2016

Norman took to Twitter following the deal:

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

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

Grutman Sports & Entertainment posted footage of Norman and his family celebrating the new deal: 

The Redskins’ official Twitter account relayed a picture of Norman officially putting pen to paper: 

Pen to paper! CB Josh Norman (@J_No24) has officially signed with the #Redskins.????: https://t.co/VeNVwX4T7d pic.twitter.com/1Y51NTZl7K

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 23, 2016

UNINTERRUPTED offered an inside look at Norman in the meeting room just prior to the official announcement:  

JUST NOW: All-Pro Cornerback Josh Norman​ (@J_No24), just moments before his meeting with the @Redskins​.https://t.co/2ElCGUX03z

— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) April 23, 2016

The Carolina Panthers shocked the football world Wednesday when they rescinded Norman’s franchise tag because of a lack of progress toward striking a long-term deal.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:

Josh Norman was looking to be paid more than $16M per year… like the …

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