Report: Josh Norman Released By Redskins

Josh Norman
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Former top CB Josh Norman has been released by the Washington Redskins. 

New Redskins coach Ron Rivera called Josh Norman this morning to let him know they are releasing him, according to Julie Donaldson.

Ron Rivera called Josh Norman this morning to let him know they are releasing him. I talked to Norman “It’s Their choice not mine. Now I can start something new and fresh.” Says multiple teams have already been in touch with his agent. #redskins @NBCSWashington

— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) February 14, 2020

With this early move, many believe hhis gives Norman a head start on free agency. 

Norman signed a five-year deal worth $75 million with Washington back in 2016.