The Carolina Panthers are expected to release veteran defensive tackle Kawann Short today, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Panthers are releasing two-time, Pro-Bowl DT Kawann Short today, per source. Teams in the market for DT help now have another strong option.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 16, 2021
By releasing Short, the Panthers will add approximately $9.8 million to their salary cap space in 2021. (Short’s dead cap is $11 million versus the $20.8 million cap hit if he remains on the roster.