CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said on Wednesday that Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kawann Short is "too important a player for us" not to get a long-term deal done.
Short tied Cincinnati's Geno Atkins and Aaron Donald of the Rams for the league lead in sacks by a tackle with 11 last season.
"Somewhere along the line, those are good guys, they'll figure it out," Rivera said following practice. "I believe they will. He's too important a player for us and KK likes where he is.