The 49ers have agreed to sign cornerback Josh Norman, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports (Twitter link). The former Pro Bowler can earn up to $2.5MM on the one-year pact, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com (on Twitter) hears. 
We haven’t heard much about Norman in recent months, but he’s secured a new deal with just days to go before the start of the season. The veteran signed a one-year, $6MM deal with the Bills last year, making him one of several ex-Panthers to rejoin Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane in that cycle. However, a hamstring injury and a stint on the COVID-19 list cost him much of the year games. Norman finished 2019 with 24 stops and one interception in nine games.
Before that, Norman was once considered one of the best corners in the league. His best work came during his time with the Panthers. He dominated in 2015, playing a key role in their run to Super Bowl 50. He intercepted four passes that year, taking two back for touchdowns. It remains one of the best contract-year performances in modern NFL history. The Panthers rescinded Norman’s franchise tag in April 2016, leading to his five-year, $75MM Redskins pact. He did not match that play in Washington, a tenure that ended with the Redskins benching him.
Now, the 31-year-old will look to bounce back in SF where he’ll support starters Jason Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley.
He’ll always be remembered for that stiff arm tossing him away like a trash bag.
We’ll get to see different variations of the bag toss twice a year when he lines up against DK
Nice…. won’t have the same expectations zo he might do well in this environment
Right now he isn’t much more than a name and reputation because he hasn’t been good in years. Maybe he can prove the doubters wrong.
He’s been mediocre/decent his entire career save for that anomalous All-Pro year tucked in the middle.
He’s 33 – not 31!
Stop acting like these guys are smart lol
That’s actually a fair point lmfao
Do you think Qaudry Ismail could play in today’s NFL?
Not very well, he’s 50 years old.
Always take the Rocket over the Missile.
Either we’re great. They were great HS players in Pennsylvania and great players in college. Saw them both play in high school and college.
Another guy already said it… but screw it. Norman is 33, not 31. He was born in 12/87
Lot of people forgot how damn good he was in Carolina…. but after that he just fell off.
Sort of an odd signing by the 49’ers, as although they correctly recognized the weak spot on their defense is the secondary this guy isn’t much of an answer. Hard to imagine he is better than someone younger sitting on a practice squad.
I don’t find it that odd. It seems the 49ers have an interest in anyone who once played for Washington but is now on the rubbish heap. Norman will be about as useless as Jordan Reed was in Frisco.
Yawn
I remember him feuding with Odell pretty hard a few years ago. Now nobody cares. They’re both washed up. Even in today’s nfl where you can’t be physical these two clowns fizzeled out fast. Be humble
O’Dell isn’t washed up
O’dell? He isn’t Irish lol. He’s had two 100+yd contests in 23 games with Cleveland. He isn’t exactly lighting the world on fire.
Exactly he isn’t exactly Giants Odell anymore. In fact i really don’t think he’s close to that Odell anymore but he COULD be still good if he stays healthy
Odell isn’t washed up and a guy making a smart ass comment and ending it saying be humble is as hypocritical as it gets
how many top WR average a 50ish % catch rate and less than 60 yds a game? Even a 4th wideout has to have a better catch rate than that.
It’s hard…….to be humble when you’re surrounded by know it all’s who get it wrong all the time.
It’s odd that NFLTR just reported on this CB signing but neglected to mention the Seahawks signing Bless Austin. He’ll rejoin Jamal Adams in the secondary.
I guess that means no Richard Sherman in SF
Worst Redskins signing ever. Two okay years followed by $45 million of dead money and motor mouth. Norman will probably be cut within a month.
Lots of competition for worst Redskins signing ever. I’d vote for Albert Haynesworth myself.