When the Carolina Panthers’ schedule came out in the spring, Josh Norman looked at it and immediately thought of the receiver he’d likely be going against each week.
He may not have actually circled Nov. 26 on his calendar, but he knew who he’d be meeting on Thanksgiving.
Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant may offer the stiffest test so far for Norman, widely considered one of the NFL’s best corners.
“I don’t think anything in life is worth having unless you work for it,” Norman said. “Dez … he can do a little bit of everything, so I’m excited for that matchup.