Clip Shows Josh Norman Punching Adam Thielen In his Back/Spine After Play Was Over

This is flat out inexcusable and the NFL needs to do something about it.

Late in the 4th quarter of today’s 49ers-Vikings game in Santa Clara, California, 49ers CB Josh Norman was spotted punching Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen in the back after the play was over. No flag was thrown on the play:

The @NFL needs to review this play & send a nice note to #49ers Josh Norman for this gorilla punch to the back of #Vikings Adam Thielen.
Hitting someone in the spine could be a serious injury.
How does the ref miss this? If Thielen retaliates he’d of got the flag for sure. pic.twitter.com/LgAFYpwATV

— Ron Johnson (@3RonJohnson) November 29, 2021

The 49ers went on to defeat the Vikings, 34-26.