CHARLOTTE — Kawann Short has been here before, but he can tell just from walking around town that this one is different.

And so is the team he used to play for.

The former Panthers defensive tackle, who saw plenty of highs during his career with the team from 2013-2020, has been chosen as this week's Legend of the Week. He'll be back to hit the Keep Pounding drum heading into the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints.

He's done it before in 2023 , but he's looking forward to it this week, to see some former teammates and a new energy.

Originally a second-round pick in 2013, he began his career with three straight playoff runs, including the 15-1 season in 2015 that led to the Super Bowl. He was named All-Pro that season and has two Pro Bowls on his resume.

He also got to

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