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The Panthers could also be including a well-recognized face from their previous to contribute to their postseason push.

Interim head coach Steve Wilks mentioned Monday that Carolina is bringing in cornerback Josh Norman for a exercise.

Norman spent 2012-2015 with the Panthers and was an instrumental issue on their protection when the membership went 15-1 and superior to Tremendous Bowl 50. He was final with the 49ers in 2021, showing in 15 video games with 14 begins. He picked off one cross and compelled seven fumbles for the membership.

Norman has not been with a workforce in 2022.

“He has our DNA,” Wilks mentioned of Norman, by way of Darin Gantt of the workforce’s web site.

Wilks was Norman’s place coach within the cornerback’s first stint with the workforce.

Ought to Carolina formally add Norman, Wilks mentioned, by way of Joe Individual of TheAthletic.com, that he does’t anticipate the nook to play each snap towards the Buccaneers on Sunday. However he thinks Norman may give them some snaps towards quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay offense.

The Panthers want some secondary depth, as beginning nook Jaycee Horn has a damaged wrist. Wilks informed reporters that Horn will endure surgical procedure on Tuesday.