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Josh Norman Hits Open Market, Twitter Reacts

A look at reactions to the news that cornerback Josh Norman will be hitting the open market as a free agent.

Apr 20, 2016 at 11:35 AM

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It appears that one of the league's best cornerbacks is on the move. On Wednesday night, the Carolina Panthers officially removed the franchise tag from their star cornerback, Josh Norman, making him a free agent and allowing him to sign with any team. Below is a look at how Twitter reacted after hearing the news.

🤔 https://t.co/nLU1VGMdMi
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 20, 2016

Wow
— Jude Adjei-Barimah (@1prince_adjei) April 20, 2016

#Panthers GM Dave Gettleman: “After a number of conversations with Josh’s agent we realized that a long-term deal was not attainable."
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 20, 2016

Panthers announce they've rescinded the franchise tag from Josh Norman. He's a free agent. Holy...
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 20, 2016

Allowed a passer rating of 54.0 last season, best in NFL. https://t.co/No80fpQYgA
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 20, 2016

Yes, Josh Norman has already heard from teams trying to sign him or bring him in for a visit. This could move quickly.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 20, 2016

"Holding on to him would be too costly..."@RapSheet explains why Carolina rescinded Josh Norman's franchise tag. https://t.co/P1tavHlm3s
— NFL (@NFL) April 20, 2016

28 year old superstars don't hit the open market often
— Cris Collinsworth (@CollinsworthPFF) April 20, 2016

Josh Norman free agency tour beginssssssss..... NOW
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 20, 2016

Wonder how Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Jameis Winston feel about today's development in Carolina?
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) April 20, 2016

Josh Norman, three days ago ... https://t.co/mIlBQ0uETA
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) April 20, 2016

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