Kawann Short

Panthers have opened extension talks with Kawann Short

The Carolina Panthers and contract-year defensive tackle Kawann Short have opened extension negotiations, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

What It Means:

Carolina general manager Dave Gettleman has extra cap space to work with after letting cornerback Josh Norman walk earlier this offseason. Short was a Pro-Bowl selection last season and named second-team All-Pro. The Panthers seem to want to keep stud interior linemen Star Lotulelei and Short together for a long time.

The Panthers ranked 11th in the league in 2015 in Adjusted Defensive Rushing Net Expected Points per play.