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Kawann Short stays true to his word, avoids Josh Norman situation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short didn’t hesitate when asked how he planned to celebrate his five-year, $80 million contract, which ranks among the top five at his position.

"Go downstairs and workout," the 2015 Pro Bowl selection said Monday from an upstairs office at Bank of America Stadium. "I missed my workout time this morning, so I’ve got to make it up in the next couple of hours."

This speaks volumes about why the Panthers wanted to lock Short into a long-term deal.

This speaks volumes about Short.