Josh Norman

Josh Norman

36-Year-Old CornerbackCB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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RANKS
$Signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the 49ers in September of 2021.
Called up for Monday's game
CBBuffalo Bills
November 13, 2023
Buffalo elevated Norman from its practice squad to the active roster for Monday's game versus the Broncos, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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Norman will be available to suit up for his third game of the 2023 season in Week 10. In his previous two, he's seen just five total defensive snaps.
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Measurables Review
How do Josh Norman's measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
200 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.61 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.23 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.09 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
14 reps
 
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February 14, 2022
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Corner Report: Wild-Card Round
January 14, 2022
Christian Kirk enjoyed a breakout season in 2021, but it might end with a thud with Jalen Ramsey ahead.
Corner Report: Sunday Finale
January 8, 2022
The feared Jalen Ramsey hasn't been able to contain Deebo Samuel to this point.
Exploiting the Matchups: Week 18 Start/Sit
January 7, 2022
D'Andre Swift was a huge disappointment last week, but he should fare better in his second game back from injury, especially if the Packers rest starters at some point.
Corner Report: Week 17
Corner Report: Week 17
January 1, 2022
January 1, 2022
CeeDee Lamb should be in a bounce-back spot against an Arizona defense without its two lead outside corners.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The past couple seasons were oddly quiet for Norman, who came to Washington with a reputation as a big-play gambler with a brash personality. He hasn't quite been the dominant force the team was hoping for when it signed him to a five-year, $75 contract, but he's at least been good enough to avoid negative attention, finishing 2018 with three interceptions and three forced fumbles. While he may not be a dominant cover man, the 31-year-old cornerback doesn't have any glaring holes in his game and remains a crucial part of the Washington defense. Norman will look to make it five straight years with at least 56 tackles and multiple forced fumbles.
Contrary to popular opinion, Norman hasn't been asked to consistently shadow a team's No. 1 receiver in Washington, and he's even been exposed by some of the league's top athletes in recent seasons, starting with Odell Beckham and A.J. Green. It's consequently not a stretch to say he isn't living up to his status of being the league's highest-paid cornerback. However, there's no denying that Norman has handled a heavy workload for the Redskins over the past two seasons, nor that he can make quick work out of any non-elite wideout that may come his way. This has seemingly prevented quarterbacks from passing in Norman's direction very often, which played a role in him failing to log a single interception in 2017. With that said, he's averaging 65.5 tackles per season in the nation's capital and recorded at least two picks in each of the past three seasons, so we don't expect him to lay a goose egg in that category for a second consecutive season.
After making a name for himself in Carolina, Norman's first season in the nation's capital was relatively quiet. His 67 tackles, 19 passes defensed, three interceptions and two forced fumbles were eerily similar to his numbers from his breakout 2015 campaign. However, the first handful of games last season Norman did not shadow the opposing team's best receiver, something that he is fully expected to do in 2017. No matter where he is on the field, Norman consistently manages to make plays and there's no reason to believe that trend will change this season.
Norman projects as a true shutdown corner in defensive coordinator Joe Barry’s Cover-3 defense and joins a pass defense sporting the likes of Ryan Kerrigan, Junior Gallette and Preston Smith on the front end as well as Bashaud Breeland, DeAngelo Hall and David Bruton in the secondary. In 2015, Norman amassed 56 total tackles, 18 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and four interceptions, where two of which went for touchdowns. However, Norman may be hard-pressed to replicate those numbers he posted in Carolina that saw him finish as the 19th-ranked fantasy defensive back in standard IDP scoring, particularly in the touchdown and forced fumble categories, and his decision to take a side gig as a television analyst can only affect his focus and productivity in a negative way. Norman will need a lot of things to break right to once again post top-20 fantasy numbers at his position in 2016.
After an impressive rookie season and subsequent sophomore slump, Norman resurfaced as a more consistent figure last year. In totaling 48 tackles and two interceptions, Norman started 10 of his 14 games played and is expected to occupy a starting cornerback position once again this season.
Following a 12-start rookie year, Norman appeared in just seven games last season, making zero starts. He'll compete for playing time this season, likely serving as a reserve at cornerback while featuring on special teams.
Norman was really thrown into the action after Chris Gamble was placed on IR with a shoulder injury following Week 7. The rookie started 12 games for the Panthers and held up fairly well, likely solidifying him as at least the team's third cornerback next season.
Will provide depth in the defensive backfield.
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Set to join Buffalo
CBFree Agent
October 9, 2023
Norman is expected to be signed to the Bills' practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Draws start
CBCarolina Panthers
January 8, 2023
Norman will get a start at cornerback Sunday against the Saints, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Joins Carolina's practice squad
CBFree Agent
December 26, 2022
The Panthers signed Norman to their practice squad Monday, Jordan Schultz of TheScore.com reports.
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Available for MNF
CBSan Francisco 49ers
November 15, 2021
Norman (ribs) is active for Monday's game against the Rams.
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Questionable Monday
CBSan Francisco 49ers
Ribs
November 13, 2021
Norman (ribs) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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