After working to stop the Denver Broncos for four quarters, Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman showed his respect for quarterback Peyton Manning.
After the final Broncos drive of the game, Norman saluted Manning.
Josh Norman salutes The Sheriff. #SB50 pic.twitter.com/9gvYvtpI6s
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) February 8, 2016
Norman has said he was a Colts fan growing up and Manning was one of his favorite players.
Norman also made a point to congratulate Manning after the Broncos clinched the victory.
Really cool moment as Josh Norman seeks out Peyton Manning to congratulate him ?#FootballIsFamily #SB50 https://t.co/WrBQK3YanM
— NFL (@NFL) February 8, 2016
Cameras captured Norman sobbing after his team lost Super Bowl 50, but we salute him for being gracious in defeat.