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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman will follow New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during Sundays game at MetLife Stadium, a Redskins source told ESPNs Britt McHenry on Wednesday.Norman will go anywhere Odell goes ... except for slot, the source said.Washingtons coaching staff wanted to make the decision sooner, but it didnt want to upset Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland. Breeland wasnt pleased with the teams decision to assign Norman to the No. 1 receiver the past two weeks, so the Redskins backed off.However, Washingtons staff has decided to stick with its original game plan of Norman always shadowing the opposing teams top wideout.Were going to let him earn the $75 million, the source said, referring to the five-year, $75 million contract Norman signed during the offseason.Norman, who previously played for Carolina, and Beckham have some history. In their matchup in Week 14 of last season, a frustrated Beckham was flagged three times for unnecessary roughness for tussles with Norman, ultimately earning a one-game suspension. Norman also was given an unnecessary roughness penalty in the game. Beckham finished with six receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown.The Redskins and Giants also face each other in Week 17 this season.The Redskins liked how Breeland played this summer and felt comfortable with him in these early-season matchups, sources told ESPNs John Keim. However, in Week 1 he allowed two touchdown throws while defending Pittsburghs Antonio Brown, one of which he nearly intercepted.In his defense, Breeland was often left one-on-one with no help. 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LATROBE, Pa. -- Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger called retired tight end Heath Miller the best teammate he ever had.Roethlisberger doesnt expect anyone in the current group to imitate the most-decorated tight end in franchise history.I think the key is that they dont need to try and be Heath Miller, said Roethlisberger, who wore Millers No. 83 jersey as a tribute on the first day of training camp. They have to make sure they dont get too anxious. Theyre out there trying to be the best on every play. Right now, theyre doing some really good things. Im excited to see what they can do moving forward.Miller retired shortly after the Steelers January playoff loss against Denver. The team signed 6-foot-6 tight end Ladarius Green, who spent four seasons in San Diego and set single-season career highs in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns in 2015 behind All-Pro Antonio Gates. Green started training camp with the Steelers on the physically unable to perform list, still recovering from surgery on an injured ankle that ended his 2015 season.With surgery, you never know what to expect, said Green, who added that doctors repaired a tendon and inserted plates into his ankle. Im just trying to take it day-by-day and get back as quick as I can.Jesse James, the Steelers 2015 fifth-round pick, is in his second season, but hes the only tight end who spent time with the team in training camp last year. David Johnson played the previous two seasons in San Diego, but now hes back with the Steelers, where he spent the first four years of his career. Xavier Grimble was on the teams practice squad in 2015.James sees Millers retirement as an opportunity for an expanded role.Its huge for me, James said. Last year, I played in place of him once or twice. Theres a lot of snaps open and my goal is to take up as many as I can.A slimmed-down James lost weight during thhe offseason.dddddddddddd Hes taking snaps with the first-team offense early in training camp and playing with confidence.Last year at this time I wasnt stepping into the huddle with (Roethlisberger) until we got into the season, James said.From that standpoint its huge. The team knows what they can expect from me and thats my goal going through camp, to make sure Im on the same page with Ben and the offense.James appeared in eight games last season, making two starts. He caught eight passes for 56 yards and a touchdown in his first career game. Thats when James realized he could make an impact as a tight end in the NFL.I didnt prove much going into that game, James said. But I was able to have a good game blocking and catching and score that touchdown. I feel good about where Im at and what I need to do to prepare for the season.Green already has experience playing behind a franchise tight end in Gates.You cant replace those types of guys, Green said. I learned that lesson awhile ago. Theyre too special. You just try to do your best.Greens unique combination of size and speed gives the Steelers a downfield weapon that can create matchup problems for opposing defenses, which excites Roethlisberger.Green cant wait to work with the Steelers franchise quarterback, too. And he knows he doesnt have to step in and imitate Miller.(Gates) and Heath are the same, Green said. Theyre two special guys at this position. I couldnt try to be like (Gates) and I cant try to be like Heath.Game notes The Steelers will practice in pads for the first time at training camp on Sunday. ... The team delayed the start of Saturdays practice by an hour because of heavy rains that passed through the area. S Shamarko Thomas missed practice with an illness. ' ' '