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.

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton expects to make a full recovery following Sunday's emergency eye surgery.

Knighton was able to drive himself to the hospital for the surgery, and the injury does not appear to be career-threatening. He will have to go through several doctor's appointments before a timeline is established for his return to the football field.

The Florida Times Union reports Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton's eye injury came as the result of being hit in the face with a vodka bottle in an altercation he "did not instigate."

Knighton reportedly suffered cuts to his eye and the back of his head in his Sunday morning nightclub dust up. According to the police report, Knighton and a friend "repeatedly made threats to shoot people" once escorted out of the club. Knighton underwent emergency surgery Sunday, and his condition "appeared to be serious" ahead of a Monday doctor's appointment.

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton is in "good spirits" following emergency eye surgery Sunday, but won't know the full extent of the injury until a Monday doctor's visit.

"He's doing good," Knighton's mother told the Florida Times Union. Aside from the fact that Knighton suffered the injury early Sunday morning at a Jacksonville nightclub, details remain scarce. The extremely early indications are that he's avoided long-term injury.

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton required eye surgery after an "incident" that occurred Sunday morning.

It sounds like an emergency surgery. Knighton, who has spent the offseason shedding weight in an effort to receive a big-money extension from the Jaguars, now faces another obstacle toward his goal. The Jaguars released a statement Sunday saying that they're "gathering information" and "their concern is for Knighton's recovery." The extent of Knighton's injuries are unknown.

Jaguars NT Terrance Knighton has gotten down to 350 pounds as he enters the final season on his rookie deal.

Jags GM Gene Smith promised Knighton would be a "Jaguar for life" if he made a conscious effort to get in shape, and Knighton responded. "I'm in the best shape I've been in since reporting as a rookie," he said. "The number is a lot lower than checking in last year when I came back in the high [360s], maybe even low [370s]. I'm 20 pounds less than that. They're happy."

Jaguars DC Mel Tucker says it will be "put up or shut up time" for NT Terrance Knighton and his weight issues in 2012.

GM Gene Smith recently said the same thing, albeit it with more tact. "Pot Roast" has shown flashes of dominance since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2009, but has proven incapable of staying in shape. Playing under the final year of his rookie deal next season, Knighton will likely be playing elsewhere in 2013 if he can't get his conditioning in order.

Jaguars GM Gene Smith promised NT Terrance Knighton a big pay day if he keeps his weight under control for the 2012 season.

It will be a contract year for "Pot Roast," who has flashed dominant run-stopping ability when physically fit during his first three seasons. "He'll tell you, `If you do what you gotta do, your family will be set for life,' " Knighton said. "If not, you're just going to be one of those average guys. ... He thinks with my ability I shouldn't be an average guy." Knighton has reported to training camp overweight in each of the past two seasons.

Jaguars declared NT Terrance Knighton, DE Aaron Kampman, DE Matt Roth, QB Dan LeFevour, WR Brian Robiskie, TE Fendi Onobun, and C John Estes inactive for Week 12 against the Texans.

The Jags are also without starting CBs Rashean Mathis and Derek Cox, who have both been placed on injured reserve over the past two weeks. As was WLB Clint Session. Ultimately, the Jaguars will be without five starting defenders on Sunday plus their top situational rusher in Aaron Kampman. The Texans' rushing offense should be able to overwhelm them in this game.

Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton (ankle) is expected to miss his second straight game Sunday.

Give Chris Ogbonnaya a tiny boost. C.J. Mosely will get the call in the middle again this week, with Knighton targeting a return in Week 12.

Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton returned to practice on Saturday.

Knighton was initially held out of practice because he was overweight, but then tweaked his hamstring. Currently running "somewhere in the (3)40s," he's still not down to his playing weight of 335, but he's apparently close enough for someone that has started all 32 of the Jaguars games the past two seasons.

Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton still hasn't practiced in training camp as he tries to work his way back into shape.

It appears Knighton had one too many pot roasts this offseason. The Jaguars want Knighton to play in the 330-335 range, but he's struggled to stay below 340 pounds through two NFL seasons. Knighton's current weight is unclear.

Jaguars DL coach Joe Cullen believes NT Terrance Knighton "can be as dominating a tackle as there is in the league ... If he keeps his weight in that 330-to-335 range."

"He can be as good as he wants to be," emphasized Cullen. And here's where the uncertainty of lockout becomes a major factor. Knighton has a history of showing up overweight, and he hasn't attended any of the Jaguars' players-only offseason workouts. It's a concern for the Jags as mid-summer approaches.

Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton has been noticeably absent from player-only offseason workouts.

Knighton's absence is notable because he showed up to 2010 training camp overweight, drawing the ire of coaches. The Jaguars list Knighton at 336 pounds, so weight is probably always going to be a concern. After dominating as a run defender in his rookie season, Knighton's performance slipped in 2010.

The Jaguars coaching staff is "miffed" at DT Terrance Knighton for showing up to camp out of shape.

Knighton, a 2009 third-round pick, has consistently struggled with his weight. On Sunday night, he had to beg out of a drill and complained about a toe hurting him. The Jags will crack the whip as Knighton is being counted on for a major role this season.

Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton showed up to minicamp at an "alarming weight."

Knighton was ordered to immediately start dropping the weight, and he shed 15 pounds since minicamp started. It's not a huge concern as Knighton has always played heavy and he's ticketed for a major role in the interior defensive line this season.