Jacksonville Jaguars sign 2 draft picks: CB Derek Cox, WR Tiquan Underwood

Jaguars sign draft picks Cox, Underwood

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Derek Cox and wide receiver Tiquan Underwood to contracts, leaving the team with three rookies unsigned as training camp nears.

Cox and Underwood signed their deals Thursday, three days before players are scheduled to report for camp.

Cox, a third-round pick from William & Mary, could earn a starting spot this season. Underwood, a seventh-round pick from Rutgers, also is expected to contribute right away since Jacksonville got rid of receivers Jerry Porter, Matt Jones, Reggie Williams and Dennis Northcutt.

First-round pick Eugene Monroe, second-rounder Eben Britton and third-rounder Terrance Knighton remain unsigned.