Bills, Josh Norman reportedly set for reunion
Welcome back, Josh Norman.
With a concern at cornerback, the Buffalo Bills (3-2) are reportedly dipping back into that well.
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the 35-year-old has signed in Buffalo again for a second time. Norman joins the Bills’ practice squad.
Norman previously spent the 2020 season in Buffalo and results were mixed. However, there’s no debating Norman’s experience working with Sean McDermott’s defense.
In addition to already playing on the Bills, Norman was with McDermott in Carolina from 2012 to 2015 where their paths crossed with the Panthers. In 2015, Norman was named an All-Pro.
Last week, Buffalo lost No. 1 cornerback Tre’Davious White to a season-ending Achilles injury.
While not expected to be long term, Christian Benford (shoulder) did not play during last week’s 25-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Former first-round pick Kaiir Elam started for Benford alongside Dane Jackson. Elam struggled and was pulled from the game.
The Bills do not have to immediately sign Norman to the 53-man roster. He can be called up from the practice squad before needing to make a roster spot for him.
It remains to be seen if Norman acclimates quick enough to potentially be tapped for snaps in Buffalo’s secondary. The Bills next host the New York Giants in Week 6 for Sunday Night Football.
Bills Wire will provide updates throughout the upcoming week as information is made available.
