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Capital gains: Josh Norman and the Redskins' hopes

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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Josh Norman is 28 years old. In 2015, Norman became a First-Team All-Pro, a Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl participant. Less than two and a half months after the latter achievement, the Carolina Panthers rescinded their franchise tag offer. Norman was released.

Two days later, the Washington Redskins won the bidding war for Norman. All said, Washington owes Norman $75 million over the next five seasons. He is earning more annually than Chris Harris Jr. and Marcus Peters combined.

For some, the move was hailed as the Redskins attempting to build off their shocking 2015 NFC East title For others, Norman’s signing symbolized owner Daniel Snyder’s impatience. Washington was finally building a winner from within, and then Norman became available.

At 28, Norman is in the prime of his NFL life, but that is a fleeting term for a player dependent upon his speed. In his four-year career, Norman has amassed seven interceptions and two touchdowns. Peters, a standout rookie for the Kansas City Chiefs last season, notched eight thefts and two scores.

Ultimately, general manager Scot McCloughan’s decision to sign Norman will be viewed in one of two lights. If the Redskins win, Norman was a home run. If not, he was another free-agent flop in a long line of them coming from the nation’s capital.

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