SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short says he is willing to play under the final year of his rookie contract if a long-term extension can't be reached ...

Head coach Ron Rivera expects a franchise tag for the Carolina Panthers defensive tackle, Kawann Short… Carolina Panthers ... first round last year but his rookie season featured injury and ...

the team is closing in on a deadline that would end contract negotiations with defensive tackle Kawann Short. Short, a Pro Bowler entering the final year of his rookie deal, indicated Monday the ...

Kawann Short's long wait ... filled in for Short last season. Carolina's other starting defensive tackle last season was rookie Derrick Brown, who recorded 34 tackles, two sacks and eight tackles ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- After signing a five-year, $80 million deal in April, Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short can enter ... working like it’s another rookie year for me.

Kawann Short is a durable defensive tackle prospect that has some of the best strength you’ll find at the position in this draft class. At Purdue, Short displayed his prowess by consistently ...