Free-agent cornerback Josh Norman could be an option for the Buffalo Bills, notes Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com.
Louis-Jacques mentions that Norman had his best season under Bills head coach Sean McDermott when McDermott was defensive coordinator of the Carolina Panthers back in 2015.
Norman was released by the Washington Redskins on Friday.
The veteran is coming off of a 2019 campaign where he received sporadic playing time, appearing in 12 games and making just eight starts. During that stretch, Norman logged 40 tackles, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and six passes defended.
Norman, who played his collegiate football at Coastal Carolina, was originally selected by the Panthers in the fifth round (143rd pick overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
He played in every contest during his rookie year, finishing with 73 tackles, a pick and seven passes defended. Injuries then limited him to just seven games in 2013, but in 2014, Norman rebounded with 48 tackles, a couple of interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and 11 passes defended.
The 32-year-old proceeded to break out in 2015, racking up 56 tackles, four picks, three forced fumbles, a pair of fumble recoveries, 18 passes defended and two defensive touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection.
Because Norman wasn't able to come to terms with Carolina on a long-term deal, he signed a massive five-year, $75 million contract with the Redskins that ensuing offseason.
However, Norman was a major disappointment in Washington, failing to make a single Pro Bowl.
The Bills went 10-6 this past season and lost to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs.
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