Josh Norman has a major target on his back. Part of it, is because he’s the highest paid corner in the NFL after signing his five-year, $75 million deal with the Washington Redskins, and part of it is because he really likes to run his mouth. His biggest foe was of course New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after their unforgettable UFC match during their NFL matchup last season, but now Norman has made a new enemy, Denver receiver Demaryius Thomas.
NFL: Odell Beckham Jr. Says Josh Norman Joined Redskins & Is Only Relevant Because of Him
I’m sure you remember the issues between Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman (we covered it extensively on here). Towards the end of the season, the Panthers were undefeated at the time and continuing their push towards the Super Bowl; it was a loss season for the Giants but they didn’t want to go out quietly. The focus of the game ended up being the ongoing tussling and fighting between cornerback Norman and wide receiver Beckham. OBJ was flagged for three unnecessary roughness penalties, twice on the same drive in the third quarter, including a deliberate shot to Norman’s head with a helmet-to-helmet collision. Norman also drew an unnecessary roughness penalty. Beckham was suspended for one game while Norman was fined $26,044 for his involvement. In a recent interview with GQ, Beckham discussed one of the things he learned while living with Drake is to stop allowing people to make a name off him. The person he’s mainly talking about is Josh Norman.
NFL: Josh Norman Tried to Sign Tag & Fire His Agent to Stay With Carolina Panthers
It seemed bizarre when the Carolina Panthers rescinded the franchise tag they offered to Josh Norman. The cornerback had not signed the tag which was offered to him March 1, and the Panthers decided to move on. Many thought it was because Norman insisted on getting $15 million to $16 million a year and was prepared to go elsewhere to get it, but it turns out he wanted to remain with the Panthers and made a last ditch effort to do so.
(Photo) NFL: Josh Norman Signs Five Year/$75 Million Dollar Deal With The Washington Redskins!
Josh Norman appears to be happy in his new home with the Washington Redskins judging by his twitter account. Norman tweeted “#Hail” followed by numerous emoji’s, which would signify that his free agent stint was short lived.
(Video/Photo) NFL: Josh Norman Television Appearance Reignites Beef With Odell Beckham Jr
Odell Beckham Jr may have set a record for fastest response on twitter to someone taking a jab at him. Josh Norman was on SportsNation earlier today when he said OBJ was “OK” as a receiver. Obviously Beckham is much more than “OK” but Norman knew what he was doing, although he is entitled to his own opinion. Literally seconds later, host Michelle Beadle was saying the producers were in her ear telling her OBJ already fired off a tweet in response.
NFL: Josh Norman Reportedly Fined $26,044 For Fights With Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. was suspended for one game (pending appeal) for his actions during the Giants game against the Panthers, most likely due to the deliberate helmet-to-helmet hit he delivered to Josh Norman. Many were wondering why Norman didn’t receive any punishment for his part; well he has but it’s not much.
