MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Redskins Cornerback and former CCU standout Josh Norman is going to help Puerto Rico’s recovery.
Norman tweeted Saturday night saying he is sending $100,000 “as a start” to help Puerto Rico out “because you are all citizens of the U.S. just like us.”
So to the GOV&MAYOR of PR🇵🇷 I’m sending 100,000$ as a Start to help you guys out b/c you all are citizens of U.S Just like us..🇵🇷🇺🇸— *Joshua R. Norman (@J_No24) September 30, 2017
The tweet has gained over 17,000 likes and over 5,000 replies.
Comments include people saying they are going to buy Norman’s jersey, just for his donation. Others are calling him a “great ambassador of the NFL.”
Bravo Josh Norman! Another great ambassador of the NFL 🙌🏼🙏🏻👏🏼 https://t.co/XSABT0F3AH— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) September 30, 2017
Norman, 29, is in his sixth season with the NFL. He was originally drafted out of Coastal Carolina in 2012, where he went to the Carolina Panthers. According to NFL.com, Norman became a free agent after four seasons with the Panthers, before signing a 5-year contract with the Washington Redskins in 2016.