Josh Norman avoided a major injury, but the Washington Redskins cornerback will still be out about a month.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed Friday that Norman is out four weeks with a rib fracture and small puncture in his lung, per sources informed of the situation. Norman confirmed the recovery timeline via Twitter:
#FREE!!!
— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) October 6, 2017
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The Pro Bowl corner suffered the injury just before halftime of Monday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Redskins are on a bye this week, meaning the four-week absence should place Norman's return around Week 9 versus the Seattle Seahawks.