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Terrance Knighton | Defensive Lineman

Team: Denver Broncos
Age / DOB:  (26) / 7/4/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 336
College: Temple
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Broncos agreed to terms with DT Terrance Knighton, formerly of the Jaguars, on a two-year, $4.5 million contract.
"Pot Roast" is reuniting with his old boss, ex-Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio. Knighton, 26, flashes brilliance at times, but his play has been far too inconsistent the last couple of seasons. He had his best year under Del Rio in 2010, registering 34 tackles and four sacks. The 6-foot-3, 336-pound behemoth will line up next to Kevin Vickerson and attempt to shut down running games. Mar 13 - 5:38 PM
Source: Denver Post

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Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

ESPN and USA Today report the Broncos are close to an agreement with free agent DT Terrance Knighton.

"Pot Roast" would be reuniting with former Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio in Denver. Knighton can clog running lanes with the best of them, but is coming off an up-and-down campaign. He's still only 27 (in July), however. He's well worth a flier.
Related: Broncos
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 13 - 12:39 AM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Free agent DT Terrance Knighton has scheduled a visit with the Broncos.

Denver has been surprisingly red hot early in free agency, hammering out a Louis Vasquez deal, aggressively pursuing CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and now targeting Knighton. Knighton is a 26-year-old nose tackle type.
Related: Broncos
Source: Pete Prisco on Twitter
Mar 12 - 5:36 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars GM David Caldwell isn't ruling out re-signing free agent DT Terrance Knighton.

Jacksonville won't overpay, though, as Caldwell deemed Knighton's return a mere "possibility." Knighton, 26, is a 6-foot-3, 336-pound underachiever. A change of scenery might help get Knighton's motor running more consistently.
Source: Florida Times Union
Mar 8 - 11:44 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

The Denver Post believes the Broncos could target free agent DT Terrance Knighton.

DTs Justin Bannan and Kevin Vickerson are free agents, while Knighton would be reuniting with former coach Jack Del Rio in Denver. All three players had similar seasons in 2012, meaning the choice could come down to price. However, Knighton (26) has a significant age advantage on both Bannan (34 in April) and Vickerson (30). Of course, that should make him more expensive.
Related: Broncos
Source: Denver Post
Feb 18 - 12:30 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

The Florida Times Union believes impending free agent DT Terrance Knighton's chances of returning have increased with the hiring of Gus Bradley.

Beat writer Ryan O'Halloran points to Bradley's affection for bigger-bodied tackles to clog the middle, and Knighton certainly fits the bill at 6-foot-3 and 330 pounds. However, he started just four games in 2012 and was demoted to a reserve role under the old regime. Knighton, 26, figures to be one of Jacksonville's priorities this offseason, assuming his contract demands are reasonable.
Source: Florida Times Union
Jan 25 - 1:17 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

The Jaguars have demoted DT Terrance Knighton out of the starting lineup.

Knighton started the first four games, managing seven tackles and one sack. He's getting replaced by C.J. Mosley, who started against the Bears before the bye and picked up five tackles. It's bad timing for Knighton, who is set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
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Source: Florida Times Union
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 09:03:00 AM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton (eye surgery) has been medically cleared for camp.

Knighton will enter his contract year motivated after a promise from GM Gene Smith regarding a forthcoming extension. The 26-year-old managed 26 tackles in 13 starts a year ago. His job in Jacksonville's defense is to tie up blockers and control the line of scrimmage, leading to minimal box score production.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 06:54:00 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton (eye surgery) will begin camp on the active/PUP list.

This, after Knighton declared himself 100 percent on Friday. Knighton was probably overly optimistic, while the Jags are likely being overly cautious. Playing at "sub-330" pounds this summer, Knighton shouldn't remain sidelined for long.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 09:50:00 AM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton declared himself fully recovered from the eye injury he suffered in an April bar brawl.

Knighton also reported to camp at "sub-330," meaning his weight is in order and down 20-30 pounds from where he played as a first-, second-, and third-year player. Knighton is angling for a contract extension, promised to him by GM Gene Smith if he got his conditioning under control. He's well on his way.
Source: Florida Times Union
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 02:37:00 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton's (eye surgery) participation in OTAs "steadily increased" throughout the week.

Knighton was limited to working off on the side, but was able to sport his helmet in some individual drills. Per beat writer Tania Ganguli, Knighton's eye seemed "slightly swollen," but didn't appear to be a concern. He's on track for camp.
Source: Florida Times Union
Sat, May 26, 2012 02:20:00 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton (eye surgery) says his eye is "progressing a lot faster than they thought it would," and that he expects to be ready for training camp.

Speaking at a Tuesday news conference, Knighton also insisted he was not the instigator in the April nightclub incident that led to his eye injury. He also denied the police report's assertion that he "repeatedly made threats to shoot people." Unable to run and lift weights while he rehabs, Knighton will miss the Jaguars' mandatory June minicamp.
Source: John Oehser on Twitter
Tue, May 15, 2012 10:43:00 AM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton (eye surgery) can now see out of his injured eye.

"In good spirits!! Recovery is moving along great," Knighton tweeted Tuesday. "Can see out of my left eye again and can't wait for it to be back normal." Obviously great news, but Knighton is still expected to be held out of football activities for at least the next three months as he recovers. He's in a race against time to be ready for training camp.
Source: Florida Times Union
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 08:23:00 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton will be unable to run and lift while he's sidelined by an emergency eye operation.

The Jaguars have a nutrition plan for the oft-overweight Knighton, but it's an obvious concern entering his contract year. The recovery could sideline Knighton for the beginning of training camp. His absence during upcoming minicamps and OTAs will warrant 2010 third-round pick D'Anthony Smith more of a look.
Source: Florida Times Union
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 11:56:00 PM
Terrance Knighton - DL - Broncos

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton will be sideliend for the next three months as he recovers from his emergency eye operation.

According to beat writer Tania Ganguli, there is "still a lot of uncertainty about Knighton's health," but he is expected to make a full recovery. However, it's now possible he won't be ready for the beginning of camp. That would be bad news for a former third-round pick who has struggled with his weight and was already facing a make-or-break 2012.
Source: Tania Ganguli on Twitter
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 12:20:00 PM

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