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Report: Redskins' Josh Norman a Healthy Scratch vs. Lions After Week 11 Benching

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman will reportedly be held out of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions as a healthy scratch, according to Erin Hawksworth of 106.7 The Fan:

Erin Hawksworth

Also spoke to a Redskins player who said he was surprised because Norman practiced all week. https://t.co/RLA0JkScTU

Expectations couldn't have been higher for the 31-year-old in the nation's capital after he signed a five-year, $75 million contract that included $50 million guaranteed in April 2016. Norman was coming off a Pro Bowl appearance and the first All-Pro honor of his career.