NFL players react to Josh Norman signing with Redskins
Josh Norman signed with the Washington Redskins on Friday, altering the landscape of the NFC East.
Pen to paper! CB Josh Norman (@J_No24) has officially signed with the #Redskins.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 23, 2016
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It's rare for an All-Pro-caliber player to hit the open market, and the NFL community reacted quickly to his signing.
Many of Norman's new teammates were elated:
Let me be the first to say Welcome to the Family @J_No24. Can't wait to watch @J_No24 @Salute_me17 @Cullyinthehouse do work #HTTR 4 Life 😎
— DeAngelo Hall (@DeAngeloHall23) April 22, 2016
#HTTR!! https://t.co/zYTn8fYvOx
— Junior Galette (@JovaisG) April 23, 2016
To no surprise, Norman caught the attention of the rest of the NFL as well:
Josh 5 yrs 75ms and 50 guaranteed👀 well now we open up with the Washington team(can't say whole name I'm respectful)
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) April 23, 2016
All of Redskins vs Giants games should be primetime this year!!!
— Prince Amukamara (@PrinceAmukamara) April 22, 2016
Yo ... RT @RapSheet: Josh Norman's 5-year, $75M deal with the #Redskins includes $50M in guarantees, source said. Wow.
— Tony Jefferson (@tonyjefferson1) April 22, 2016
Wow!! Congrats JoshNorm!!! #GetitWhileTheGettinsGood
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) April 23, 2016
Lil bro @J_No24 just cashed out!!!!!! Let me hold something
— Mike Mitchell (@MikeMitchell34) April 23, 2016