‘At the very least, the Bills are counting on Norman to provide verteran depth. That’s something the team had a big need for behind Tre’Davious White and Wallace. Last year’s backup boundary cornerback, Kevin Johnson, will become an unrestricted free agent next week after playing out a one-year contract.’
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Bills are better off waiting on wideouts until draft
‘Not many elite wideouts are set to hit the market. It’s a poor crop. And it’s hard to imagine the Buffalo Bills splurging on a receiver who’s going to cost $10 million a year or more, given the draft options that await.’
Buffalo Bills plan to sign CB Josh Norman to 1-year contract (report)
‘Norman visited with the Bills last month. Bills general manager Brandon Beane confirmed that the Bills spoke to Norman, who, according to Garafolo, chose Buffalo because of his familiarity with Bills coach Sean McDermott’s defense and the chance to play with premier cornerback Tre’Davious White.’
5 reasons signing Josh Norman was smart move for Buffalo Bills
‘Levi Wallace, an exclusive-rights free agent, is expected to be back in the fold in 2020 to compete for the No. 2 cornerback job, but the job should not be handed to him. Adding Norman will give Wallace some competition for the job in 2020.’
NFL free agency 2020: Shaq Lawson says he ‘didn’t get opportunity’ last season with Bills
‘Lawson responded: “Lol didn’t get the opportunity lol I didn’t start one game last year. Only played 47% of the snaps. Still finish second in sacks and first for TFL.”’
NFL Draft 2020: Buffalo Bills to host Miami LB Shaq Quarterman on pre-draft visit (report)
‘“Four-year starter and team leader with a physical demeanor and impressive level of production. Quarterman is durable and dependable in the middle of the defense, but he lacks NFL range and has below-average short-area agility and quickness as open-field tackler. He’s a linear, downhill thumper, but struggles to stay ahead of climbing blocks when runs flow wide. His size and toughness give him a shot as a backup inside linebacker.”’
AP Sources: Bills Agree To Sign Cornerback Josh Norman
‘Norman will be given an opportunity to compete with Levi Wallace for the starting job opposite Tre’Davious White. He also fills a potential need with cornerback Kevin Johnson eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next week.’
Sources: Bills agree to 1-year deal with CB Josh Norman
‘Norman has been one of the more outspoken NFL players, known for feuds with receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Dez Bryant. He also appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2018. That summer, Norman also made a trip to San Antonio to deliver goods to migrant families who had been in detention at the border. Last offseason, he ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain.’
NFL Free Agency 2020: Bills sign Josh Norman to one-year contract, per report
‘The Bills have been linked to Norman for several weeks, with Bills general manager Brandon Beane even admitting at the NFL Scouting Combine the team talked to Norman, but expected him to seek other opportunities. Beane was the Panthers assistant general manager when Norman played in Carolina, so there was some more familiarity toward Norman signing there.’
Buffalo Bills, Cornerback Josh Norman Agree To One-Year Deal For $6 Million
‘Norman didn’t come cheap. His contract would put him second among those in the Bills secondary, next to the $6.7 million cap hit of safety Micah Hyde.’
Report: Bills agree to terms with cornerback Josh Norman
‘To add on to his original report, Garafolo says that Norman spoke to several teams around the league and decided to sign with the Bills due to his familiarity with the defensive system and the talent around him, including Tre’Davious White on the opposite side of the field.’
Questions about the Bills signing of CB Josh Norman
‘The Bills have more salary cap space than they know what to do with and the deal only lasts for one season, but $6 million for what might just be a name at this point initially looks like a steep price to pay.’
NFL free agency: Ten defensive end possibilities for the Bills
‘Ngakoue is regarded by most as the prized edge rusher of the year’s free agent class.’
Report: Buffalo Bills sign CB Josh Norman to one-year deal
‘Norman, 32, was a fifth round pick of the Carolina Panthers in 2012, and has spent the last four seasons with the Washington Redskins.’
Bove: Gambling on Josh Norman is worth the risk for the Bills
‘Norman has struggled since leaving Carolina, but clearly Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane think his career can be revitalized. Who are we to think they’re wrong? Their track record proves otherwise.’