Restructures: Kawann Short, Matt Paradis
The best way the Panthers can free up money this year is by reworking the most expensive deal on the books. Now that Cam Newton is out of the picture, that title belongs to defensive tackle Kawann Short. Some analysts have suggested Short could be cut, which is ridiculous given the team’s interior defensive line depth right now. Short has earned every dollar of his contract. Spreading it out (saving $8,962,500) is a good idea, though. Carolina can also save some room by restructuring Matt Paradis’ contract (saving $3,817,500).
Potential cap savings: $12,780,000
Obviously, the Panthers won’t be making all of these moves. If they did though, they could save a total of $22,382,065.
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