Josh Norman Franchise Tag Rescinded by Panthers: Latest Comments and Reaction

April 20, 2016   ·   Joseph Zucker   ·   Jump to comments

The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday they have rescinded the non-exclusive franchise tag they placed on cornerback Josh Norman. As a result, the All-Pro immediately becomes an unrestricted free agent.
"After a number of conversations with Josh's agent, we realized that a long-term deal was not attainable," said Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, per the team's Twitter account. "We thank Josh for all his contributions and truly wish him well."
"Man, I just don't feel like talking about it right now," said Norman, per Steve Reed of the Associated Press.
Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reported Carolina gave Norman's agent, Mike George, permission to seek a trade, but "that avenue was unsuccessful."
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson tweeted out his apparent reaction to the news in a since-deleted post (via Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman):
The development is surprising, to say the least. The Panthers placed the franchis...

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