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The Carolina Panthers made a stunning move on Wednesday as they rescinded their non-exclusive franchise tag offer on All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman, making him an unrestricted free agent. Norman, one of the NFLs top cornerbacks, had not signed the franchise tag offer from the Panthers which would have paid him $13.9m in 2016. The 28-year-old Norman is now free to sign with any team in the NFL and there should be plenty of interest in his services.After a number of conversations with Joshs agent we realized that a long-term deal was not attainable, general manager Dave Gettleman said in a statement.We have decided to rescind the franchise tag freeing Josh to immediately become a UFA. We thank Josh for all his contributions and truly wish him well.Norman wasnt in a talking mood shortly after the move was announced.Man, I just dont feel like talking about it right now, Norman told the Associated Press. Josh Norman #24 of the Carolina Panthers makes a game saving interception against Brandin Cooks #10 of the New Orleans Saints According to ESPN, Norman is seeking a long-term deal in the region of $16m per season, while the Panthers made one offer to him of $11m and did not move off that figure.With the gap between the two parties so wide, Gettleman decided the best move for the Panthers was to move on and avoid the situation becoming a distraction for the team.That decision leaves Carolina with a huge hole at the position. Their depth chart now features a trio of Bene Benwikere, Brandon Boykin and Robert McClain at the top and all three are primarily known as slot corners.A former fifth-round draft pick, Norman had a career-high four interceptions in 2015 and helped the NFC champion Panthers lead the NFL in interceptions (24), takeaways (39), points off turnovers (148) last season. He also had 16 passes defended, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.He is unlikely to be a free agent for long, though only teams with significant cap space are likely to be able to afford his $16m-per-year demands.The Jacksonville Jaguars currently have the most cap space in the NFL with $54.8m, according to Spotrac.com. They are followed by the San Francisco 49ers ($52.5m) and Cleveland Browns ($39.8m). Also See: NFL Video Rookies guide NFL on Sky Sports Pundits Custom Dallas Cowboys Jerseys . LOUIS -- Heading into the final stretch of the season, the issues for the Chicago Bears banged-up defence only seem to be getting worse. Troy Aikman Jersey . Darren Helm scored on Detroits sixth attempt in the shootout and then Jonas Gustavsson stopped Andrew Shaws shot, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. http://www.shoptheofficialcowboys.com/Elite-Larry-Allen-Cowboys-Jersey/ . 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When it reaches 40 degrees like today I love it, Arashiro said.Arashiro and Czech rider Jan Barta attacked at the 3-kilometer mark and established a lead of five minutes before getting caught by the main pack with 22 kilometers to go in the 190.5-kilometer (118-mile) leg from Arpajon-sur-Cere to Montauban.For his efforts, Arashiro was awarded the prize of most combative rider of the day, meaning he will have the honor of wearing a special red bib in Fridays stage concluding in the high Pyrenees.Arashiros first real season in Europe came in 2005 with the GSC Blagnac team located on the outskirts of Toulouse, near where Stage 6 was contested.I know people near Toulouse. Im happy to ride nearby with the red bib tomorrow, Arashiro said in French. But I will have to take it easy because I was in a breakaway for (137) kilometers today. My legs are going to hurt.Usually smiling, the 31-year-old Arashiro is one of the most friendlly riders in the peloton.dddddddddddd He often has his dog with him when he steps off the team bus in the morning, attracting even more followers.Many things crossed my mind when I was in the breakaway, to the people in Japan who watch the race live on TV, Arashiro said. I was happy to show them my jersey.Having joined the Lampre team for this season, Arashiro is racing in his sixth Tour de France. In 2009 he became the first Japanese rider to complete the Tour when he crossed the finish line on the Champs-Elysees ahead of compatriot Fumiyuki Beppu.The first two Japanese riders who started the Tour didnt finish: Kisso Kawamuro in 1926 and 1927 and Daisuke Imanaka in 1996.Arashiro broke his femur bone during a crash in the Tour of Qatar in February.I could not ride a bike for 40 days, he said. I did a lot of fitness in the gym, otherwise I would have lost all my muscles.Arashiro finished in the main pack four seconds behind stage winner Mark Cavendish. Hes in 137th position overall, more than a half hour behind leader Greg van Avermaet.It was hard in the end because the others rode fast in the chase, Arashiro said. But thats life.---AP Sports Writer Samuel Petrequin contributed to this report.---Andrew Dampf on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asdampf ' ' '