Carolina Panthers release two-time Pro Bowl DT Kawann Short This is a 2020 photo of Kawann Short of the Carolina Panthers NFL football team. This image reflects the Carolina Panthers active roster as of Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) (Source: AP/NFLPV AP) By Andrew Barnett | February 16, 2021 at 12:23 PM EST - Updated February 16 at 7:50 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Carolina Panthers released veteran defensive tackle Kawann Short on Tuesday. First reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Panthers are releasing the two-time Pro-Bowler, giving teams in the market for DT help another strong option. The move means the team will save $8.6 million worth of salary cap space. This is important with the NFL salary cap for 2021 dropping from $198.2 million to $175 million.