Disturbing details emerge regarding Josh Norman injury [report]

If you weren’t convinced that NFL players are some of the toughest individuals on the planet, we present the latest report regarding 49ers cornerback Josh Norman.

Norman was knocked out of the first half of Monday’s game with a chest injury, one that was serious enough to send him to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The 49ers became concerned when Norman began spitting up blood, a sign of internal bleeding, due to the fact that he had sustained two bruised lungs.

So how long will Norman be out? Apparently, he could be good to go for next week.

#49ers CB Josh Norman, who impressed in his short stint in SF, is dealing with two bruised lungs, along with tissue damage which may have caused some internal bleeding, sources say. Tests ongoing. Doctors will be cautious, but he’s in good spirits and hopes to play next week.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 27, 2021

#49ers CB Josh Norman, who was ruled out of last night’s game with a chest injury suffered in the first half, was taken to the hospital after spitting up blood, sources say. All tests came back OK but Norman spent the night in the hospital as a precaution.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 27, 2021

A return that quick would seem insane, but would be welcome for a 49ers team that is severely depleted at corner. After losing Norman, K’Waun Williams and Dontae Johnson at one point during Sunday’s loss, San Francisco didn’t even have enough cornerbacks to play a nickel defense.

Norman looked good before getting knocked out of the game, and would be assumed to start alongside Emmanuel Moseley next week if healthy.