Andrew Norwell will soon become the highest-paid offensive guard in NFL and New York Giants history, according to one former scout.

NFL Draft analyst Chad Forbes has spoken with one Giants source who told him the franchise is very serious about signing Norwell in free agency.

"Spoke w/ Giants source on Andrew Norwell," Forbes Tweeted. "Said Giants prepared make Norwell highest paid Guard NFL History. And if new Agent Drew Rosenhaus takes Norwell elsewhere (49ers) it would create friction in relationship. Assumes Panthers don't Tag Norwell... But Giants are SERIOUS."

Norwell was the First-Team All-Pro left guard in 2017 and also earned First-Team All-Pro honors from Pro Football Focus.

Earlier this week, we broke down why the Giants can fit Norwell's massive contract and still remain under the salary cap in 2018 and for future years. You can check out that breakdown and why it makes the Giants serious contenders for Norwell below.

Earlier this offseason, there was buzz at the Senior Bowl connecting Norwell to the Giants.

According to Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline's Senior Bowl Buzz, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is preparing to make a run at signing Norwell in free agency.

Dave Gettleman will looks to sign Panthers interior lineman Andrew Norwell, a favorite of his in Carolina, during free agency rather than re-sign Richburg.

Gettleman found Norwell after grinding game tape of his collegiate days at Ohio State. During his tenure as Carolina Panthers general manager, Gettleman signed Norwell as an undrafted free agent and he has since blossomed into arguably the best value pick in Gettleman's career. Norwell is going to cost the Giants a pretty penny on the open market after emerging as arguably the NFL's best offensive guard in 2017. Norwell earned official First-Team All-Pro honors and First-Team All-Pro honors from Pro Football Focus for his dominant 2017 season. Panthers teammates refer to Norwell as the heart of their offensive line, but the team recently re-signed offensive guard Trai Turner (another Gettleman draft gem) to a long-term lucrative draft pick, so the speculation is that they will let Norwell walk in free agency.

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Norwell was the only offensive guard in the league to not commit a single penalty from those who played more than 500 snaps this season. Norwell, who's been in on 903 snaps including the divisional round playoff game, has yet to get called for a false start, holding, or penalty of any kind. While some luck has undoubtedly played a role in his incredible streak, Nowell has earned a reputation for relying on proper technique and fundamentals with the ability to execute play-in and play-out since taking over the starting job last season.

Norwell may not be known around the league as a household name, but he's turned into one of the steadiest interior linemen in the NFL. He didn't allow a sack all season in 2017. He would provide a major boost to a struggling Giants offensive line.

If the Panthers decide to use the franchise tag on Norwell, the Giants' plans to sign him will be ruined, but it's important to note Carolina already has a lot of guaranteed money invested in right guard Trai Turner, left tackle Matt Kalil, and center Ryan Kalil on their offensive line.