LANDOVER, MD. – The Carolina Panthers had the upper hand in the first half of the so-called “Josh Norman Bowl.’’
Quarterback Cam Newton completed an 18-yard pass to Ted Ginn Jr. and a 10-yarder to Kelvin Benjamin in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins cornerback, who was a member of the Panthers until his franchise tag was rescinded in April.
Newton later took advantage of a miscommunication between Washington safety Donte Whitner and either Norman or safety Su’a Cravens for a 30-yard touchdown pass to Ginn.
Meanwhile, Carolina rookie corners James Bradberry and Daryl Worley more than held their own.