Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman isn't going anywhere just yet. As expected.

General manager Dave Gettleman made it clear Wednesday at the NFL combine — his No. 1 corner won't be hitting the open market.

"I told you guys that I don't believe in drafting and developing players for other teams," Gettleman said, reiterating what he said two weeks ago at his post season press conference.

If allowed to become a free agent when the new league year begins on March 9, Norman would be the top defensive back available, likely fetching a contract worth about $14 million a year. He'd prefer a deal like that in Carolina, but it's unlikely Gettleman will go that high for a guy who will turn 29 next season.

The two sides are scheduled to meet this week in Indianapolis, and assuming they don't agree on a number, the Panthers will break out the franchise tag by the March 1 deadline.

"We're going to have the conversation and we're going to do the best we can," Gettleman said.

"We're going to try to get a deal done and if not there are options, and maybe the tag gets used."

The franchise tag can sometimes produce a disappointed player, one who could skip offseason workouts and threaten a holdout. But with Norman set to make nearly $14 million if he plays under the tag in 2016, Gettleman doesn't expect him to be all that upset.

"No, Josh is a pro," Gettleman said when asked if he was worried how Norman would react if he's tagged. "He's a pro and ... no ... not at all because I'm not."