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Patient Kawann Short says long-term Panthers’ deal will take time

SPARTANBURG

Kawann Short isn’t used to being the center of attention, but he knows there’s nothing he can do about it right now.

The Carolina Panthers’ star defensive tackle is one of the biggest stories of training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, where the Panthers and Short reported Wednesday morning.

Carolina wants to lock up Short long-term before he begins the final season of his rookie deal, and Short is looking to become one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL.

“Uncomfortable? It’s a good uncomfortable,” Short said Wednesday of his situation. “You want to be in this position but you also want to get things done.