Redskins Reportedly Searching for Team to Take Josh Norman Ahead of Trade Deadline
By Ian Anderson
Trade winds are blowing in the NFL during the season's most chaotic team, as key pieces are being moved from pretenders to contenders ahead of Tuesday's huge deadline.
After signing a lucrative five-year, $75 million deal with the Washington Redskins in 2016, it seems as if All-Pro corner Josh Norman's time in D.C. is coming to an end, as he is firmly on the trade block.
A combination of injuries, age, and large amount of money owed may limit what the Redskins may receive in return for the corner, however.
In addition to LT Trent Williams, the #Redskins are calling around trying to trade CB Josh Norman, per sources. Tough to get value right now: Norman is due almost $6 million for the rest of this season and hasn't been practicing because of thigh and hand injuries.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 28, 2019
When healthy, Norman once established himself as one of the league's best shutdown corners and trash talkers, which started during the Carolina Panthers' playoff run during the 2015-16 season.
Potential contenders like the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Los Angeles Rams all have a need at corner, and could approach Washington in the hopes that Norman can return to his 2016 form and propel them to a playoff spot.
The Redskins should be in full-blown sell mode, and they have recently started entertaining offers for All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams as well as Norman, despite owner Dan Snyder refusing to do so during Williams' holdout. Hopefully, Washington reads the room and finishes some deals, instead of maintaining the status quo.