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Hard work ahead
By The Times-Union
Jul 20, 2008
The Jaguars open training camp next weekend on the practice field adjacent to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Players report on Friday. The first practice is Saturday morning. Some quick facts about 2008 training camp:
How long does training camp last? Eighteen practice sessions over a two-week period before the preseason opener Aug. 9 vs. Atlanta.
Is training camp open to the public? Yes.
How many players will be reporting? A total of 80. The roster must be cut to 75 by Aug. 26 and to 53 on Aug. 30.
Any significant injuries that will keep players out of camp? Wide receiver Jerry Porter will miss all of training camp after recent hamstring surgery. Tight end George Wrighster might not be ready after offseason knee surgery.
Who's not signed? First-round draft pick Derrick Harvey and second-round pick Quentin Groves aren't signed, and the defensive linemen won't report until they agree to rookie contracts.
When do other NFL teams report? The Redskins reported Saturday. The last teams to report are the Bengals, Packers and Steelers on July 27.
Break down the Jags' training camp with the Countdown to Kickoff special section, coming next Sunday.
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