According to the source, Norman contacted the Panthers last Wednesday after being told that the tag guaranteeing him $13.952 million for 2016 was rescinded, going so far as offering to fire his agent, Michael George, and sign the tag.
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By that point, however, the Panthers had decided to move on.
Suddenly a free agent, Norman — who claimed to be “sideswiped” by his release — on Friday signed a five-year, $75 million deal with the Redskins.
A new agent, Ryan Williams, handled Norman’s free-agent negotiations, while George was kept as a co-representative so Norman wouldn’t have to wait five days to sign with another team.
Norman is scheduled to address the media Monday in Washington.
