A number of teams have turned down the chance to appear on HBO's "Hard Knocks, but the Jaguars are still an option. Jacksonville participated in a similar program that aired on NFL Network in 2004. The Jaguars have said they would be willing to be the subject of the show. "I'm not a big show guy or one of those guys that likes to be behind the camera or stuff like that. If the team wants it then obviously we are going to have to deal with it," Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne said. "... If the organization wants that, then obviously it's going to be great media to the team and get to know some of the guys on the Jaguars."

Terrance Knighton opened with an apology as he spoke publicly for the first time since a bar fight last month. He apologized to the city of Jacksonville and the organization for "embarrassing them with the actions that happened that night." Knighton said he tried to break up a fight involving a friend at a Jacksonville nightclub April 8. He was hit on the top of his head with a bottle, which shattered, and a piece of glass cut his left eye. The 340-pound lineman needed staples in his head and stitches in his eye. "I have a job to do, and right now I can't do it because of my actions that night," Knighton said. "I could have avoided the situation and not tried to break it up. That's what club security is for. Me seeing a friend, I tried to help. It's a lesson learned."

Maurice Jones-Drew has skipped the first day of organized team activities and Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey says the three-time Pro Bowler wants a contract extension. "He's talked about trying to get an extension for his contract, which I think everybody's aware of," Mularkey said. "I'm on the coaching end of those matters. I talk to him about football and what I can do for him on the field and in the locker room." Jones-Drew is scheduled to make $4.45 million this season, considerably less than other top rushers.

The Jaguars will donate $1 million in aid to help veterans assimilate back into their communities when returning from military service. The team will also take a leadership role in the program which gives veterans access to job counseling, skill development and housing assistance. The Jacksonville area is home to two major Navy bases, Naval Air Station Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport. "In my short time in Jacksonville I have seen the impact and the importance of the military here in this community," Jaguars owner Shahid Khan said in a statement. "We’re honored to be able to help support and assist members of the military upon their return. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their loyal and selfless service to protect us and our freedoms, and we hope this commitment will benefit many veterans in their pursuit of training, jobs, housing and quality of life with their families."

The Panthers have signed punter Nick Harris to compete with rookie Brad Nortman. Harris signed a one-year deal. Harris is an 11-year NFL veteran and played in 11 games with Jacksonville last season. He averaged 42.7 yards per punt.

Jaguars first-round pick Justin Blackmon sat out the final day of rookie camp because of a sore right foot. Jacksonville drafted the former Oklahoma State star with the fifth pick in last week's NFL draft, hoping he can upgrade the league's worst offense.

The Jaguars have released cornerback Drew Coleman after one season, parting ways with a player they believed was one-dimensional. Coleman played in all 16 games last season and saw action in nearly 50 percent of the defensive snaps.

The Jaguars have invited Jordan Palmer to work out for their roster, in addition to 26 other players. One of those other players is Chinese kicker Long Ding. Palmer, who had been behind his brother on Cincinnati's depth chart, has appeared in just four NFL games and thrown 10 complete passes for 59 yards.