Terrance Knighton Participates On Field

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton participated in drills with his helmet on the field on Thursday, his first on-field action since having eye surgery last month. Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union posted that while he wasn't expected to participate with the Jaguars until training camp, his current recovery progress could effect that positively.

When we saw him walking off the field yesterday, his eye seemed slightly swollen. But it doesn't appear to be a concern for Knighton whose participation has steadily increased this week. He was still working off to the side, with fellow recovering defensive lineman John Chick, rather than with the rest of the defensive line. But this marks progress.

Knighton's eye was injured during a bar fight back in April. His eye was lacerated after some glass came off a broken vodka bottle. He had surgery on the injured eye almost immediately after the injury was sustained.

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Terrance Knighton Injury: Jaguars DT Holds Press Conference, Plans To Be Ready By Training Camp

The Jacksonville Jagurs nearly lost an important piece to their defense this offseason when Terrance Knighton injured his eye after being struck with a glass bottle in the face during a bar fight. But Knighton spoke to reporters, and according to Big Cat Country, his eyesight is progressing and the big man anticipates being ready by training camp.

"I put myself in that position. I'm not concerned about who did it. I plan on being ready by training camp," Knighton told reporters at his press conference. As I reported on Sunday, Knighton is well ahead of schedule on his recovery and told reporters that he can now lift weights, but cannot push too hard. Knighton said that currently he has 20-10 vision in his right eye and is just currently waiting for his left eye to catch up, which is at 20-60 right now.

Knighton was reportedly very calm when answering these questions, even though they were about a subject that he is likely not very proud of.

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Terrance Knighton Injury: Jaguars Tackle Gets Good News

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton suffered a serious eye injury back in April, as a glass bottle was broken across his face/head in an altercation in a Jacksonville night club. Early on there were fears that Knighton's NFL career could be in jeopardy, after two procedures on his eye he's been getting some good news.

Great appointment with the eye doctor. God surprised me this morning with this news.....#jagnation

— Terrance Knighton (@Yougotroasted96) May 11, 2012

Knighton is currently slated to miss at least three months, but there is no indication yet if the latest bit of good news will shorten his return time. Knighton has been back at the Jaguars facility and tweeted last week that he was back lifting again. This is a good sign, considering that Knighton struggles to keep his weight in check in the offseason and not being able to work out would have just made that issue worse.

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Terrance Knighton Injury: Jaguars DT Regains Vision In His Eye

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton is dealing with a long recovery after having emergency surgery on his eye. Knighton will be out of commission for at least three months recovering from the injury that resulted from an incident at a Jacksonville night club.

In some good news, Knighton revealed on Twitter that he has regained vision in his left eye.

In good spirits!! Recovery is moving along great. Can see out of my left eye again and can't wait for it to be back normal. Thanks everyone!

— Terrance Knighton (@Yougotroasted96) April 17, 2012

The major concern for Knighton stems from the fact that his physical activity over the next three months will be limited. This is a concern for a player like Knighton, who has struggled with his weight in the past, and limiting his ability to work out and keep himself in shape could pose a problem as to when Knighton can actually make it back onto the football field.

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Terrance Knighton Injury: Jaguars DT To Miss At Least 3 Months While Recovering

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton, who suffered an eye injury as the result of a fight at the Pure nightclub, will miss at least the next three months while he recovers according to head coach Mike Mularkey.

Mularkey says Terrance Knighton will miss majority of offseason, will be out at least next 3 months.

— jaguarsinsider (@jaguarsinsider) April 16, 2012

Knighton is entering the final year of his rookie contract which he signed after being drafted by the Jaguars in the third round in 2009. The 6'3" 336 pound defensive tackle was held without a sack in 2011 after recording four in 2010. Despite that he recorded a total of 29 tackles in 13 games.

There is concern that this eye injury could force Knighton to miss the 2012 season. For a defense that needs to address its pass rush, a loss like this could hurt Jacksonville entering the new season.

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Terrance Knighton Released From Hospital After Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton had emergency surgery on his eye earlier on Sunday related to an incident that occurred at Pure nightclub in the south side of Jacksonville early Sunday morning. The extent of the injury and what exactly the injury was at this time is unknown, but Knighton has finished up with surgery and has been released to his home.

#Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton has been discharged from the hospital and is back at home. He has a doctor's appointment tomorrow afternoon.

— Tania Ganguli (@taniaganguli) April 8, 2012

The effect of Knighton's injury on his 2012 NFL season likely won't be known until after his doctor's appointment tomorrow, if even then. There is some concern that the injury could force Knighton to miss the 2012 season, a contract year for the fourth-year defensive tackle.

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Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton Has Emergency Eye Surgery Following Accident

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Terrance Knighton sustained an eye injury on Sunday morning. The injury was severe enough to necessitate emergency surgery.