Josh Norman no longer fit into the Panthers' philosophy. Because they're about more than just winning right now, the cornerback had to go right now.
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"I don't subscribe to the window theory. I don't subscribe to the 'we're only one player away' theory," general manager Dave Gettleman said Thursday, backing up the team's decision to rescind Norman's franchise tag. "Football is the truest of all team games. My belief is that sustained success can be accomplished by being thoughtful and intention with all roster decisions.