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Matt Kalil’s roller-coaster first season with Panthers? That’s not the 2018 model

Carolina Panthers left tackle Matt Kalil loves roller coasters — at least those that will accommodate his 6-7 frame.

When he wasn’t training during an offseason when he was finally healthy, Kalil spent some time at Six Flags in Southern California. He’s yet to make it to Carowinds, and for good reason: He doesn’t fit on any of their rides.

“If they’re listening, hopefully they get bigger roller coasters,” Kalil said in front of several TV cameras Wednesdays. “So that’d be nice.”

Kalil endured an up-and-down year after signing a five-year, $55.5 million contract with Carolina in 2017.