Panthers get upper hand on Josh Norman, Redskins in first half

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first quarter against the Washington Redskins cornerback, who was a member of the Panthers until his franchise tag was rescinded in April.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. The entire Carolina secondary that was rebuilt after Norman left had the…