Niners News and Notes

Charles Robinson states that, according to sources, the #49ers have surfaced as the "leading" candidate for CB Josh Norman.

Sources: 49ers top contenders for surprise free agent Josh Norman

From Yahoo Sports: The Panthers respected Norman's performance in their scheme, but an opinion lingered that Norman's skills aren't elite, sources told Yahoo Sports.
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The #49ers have made a call to inquire about CB Josh Norman, per a report from The Charlotte Observer.

Report: 49ers inquire about CB Josh Norman

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the teams that have called to inquire about former Carolina Panther and now unrestricted free agent CB Josh Norman, per Joe Person, a beat writer for The Charlotte O
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"Norman might not have had all that memorable of a game the last time he stepped foot in Levi's Stadium ... but he is intrigued by playing in California and, well, the Niners still have more than $53 milling in cap space." #49ers

NFL Nation: Landing spots for Josh Norman

Which teams will have interest now that Josh Norman is a free agent? Our NFL Nation reporters pick out who could make a pre-draft splash by signing the star cornerback.
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First Round Mock Draft Version 3.0: Post-Eagles Trade

The mock draft landscape has changed drastically since less than a week ago. Once populated by the Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns, the top two selections in next week's NFL Draft are now ow
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Guess who just hit free agency. Could the #49ers be interested? Norman had PFF's third highest coverage grade among CBs last year (+16.8) and led all CBs with a passer rating allowed of 54.0. Get on the phone Baalke!

Panthers rescind franchise tag on CB Josh Norman, making him a free agent

The Carolina Panthers announced today that they have rescinded the non-exclusive franchise tag on CB Josh Norman, immediately making him a free agent. The San Francisco 49ers are sitting pretty with $
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