Carolina Panthers player is terrorizing offenses, and it's going to pay off big time in free agency
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A fifth-round pick in 2012, Norman is having a huge season for the Panthers, and has played a big part in making them the fifth-best pass defense in the league.
Through three games, Norman had two interceptions, one of which was a pick-six in Week 1, and the second was a game-clinching pick of Saints quarterback Luke McCown in Week 3.
In the opening minutes of Week 4, Norman picked off Jameis Winston and returned it for a touchdown:
Jameis Winston decided to test Josh Norman early.BIG mistake.Cue the Pick-6! #CARvsTB http://t.co/r5mBLobVVE
- NFL (@NFL) October 4, 2015
He's also the first defensive player with two touchdowns this season, according to ESPN.
For Norman, the timing couldn't be better. He's set to hit free agency this offseason, and recent history shows teams are willing to spend on top cornerbacks.
Josh Norman, with pick six, is playing his way into a big pay day in free agency next year much like Byron Maxwell did last year.
- John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) October 4, 2015
Josh Norman with his second pick six of the season. Pay that man.
- Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) October 4, 2015
NORMAN! He's gonna get paaaaaaaaaaaaaid.
- Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 4, 2015
Jo$$$$$$$h Norman.
- Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) October 4, 2015
As John Clayton noted, Byron Maxwell was given a six-year, $63 million contract from the Eagles this past offseason, and he's hardly the first top cornerback to make big money. The Jets gave Darrelle Revis a five-year, $70 million deal this past offseason. Richard Sherman got a four-year, $56 million extension in 2014, and Patrick Peterson got a five-year, $70 million extension last season, too.
Norman, who was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for December, is currently making $1.5 million this season.
If he keeps up this current pace, Norman could be looking at a huge payday this offseason.
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