CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers released veteran defensive tackle Kawann Short on Wednesday, a league source with knowledge of the decision told The Charlotte Observer. The 32-year old defensive tackle had one year remaining on his contract. The move, which the team confirmed, was expected going into the offseason and will save the Panthers about $8.6 million in cap space. He would have occupied $19.6 million in cap space on the roster and will still account for $11 million in dead cap for the 2021 season. Because it is not a post-June 1 designation, the team will not spread the dead cap h…
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