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The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran cornerback Josh Norman for FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer with details from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
The 49ers have agreed pacts with veteran free agent Josh Norman to bolster their high school. @NFLonFOX
– Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) September 5, 2021
Josh Norman can earn up to $ 2.5 million with this deal with the # 49ers, says the source. He also had another interest. Get a deal with a base value above the minimum. https://t.co/p4Ah8BC4fN
– Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 5, 2021
Norman is probably a deep addition behind Jason Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley. The 49ers will have to make a roll play to officially add the veteran corner to the team.
The Carolina Panthers turned Norman (6-0, 200) into a fifth-round pick for the Coastal Carolina national team in 2012. He recorded 24 tackles, two touchdowns, four assists, an interception, a touchdown and a save. forced. nine games, including three starts, with the Buffalo Bills last season. Earlier, the cornerback spent time with the Washington football team.
San Francisco reportedly had an interest in Norman in 2016, but failed to get the corner to visit with the team. He signed with Washington, where he spent four seasons.
Norman, 33, has recorded 440 tackles, one sack, 84 assists, 15 interceptions, three touchdowns and 13 holes during his nine NFL seasons. He was named First Team All-Pro and selected for the Pro Bowl in 2015.
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