Veteran defensive tackle Terrance Knighton has informed the Patriots he will sign with them, ESPN’s Dianna Marie Russini reported Thursday.
The Patriots had Knighton in for a visit earlier this week, shortly after finding out that Nick Fairley would be signing with the Saints. Knighton tweeted Thursday afternoon that he’d made a decision -- it was down to staying with the Redskins or joining the Patriots -- but wouldn’t reveal it because his focus was on having a baby girl “any minute now.”
Knighton later confirmed via his Twitter account that he’s headed to New England. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Knighton will sign a one-year, $4.5 million contract.
Knighton, 29, was a third-round pick of the Jaguars in 2009. He played four seasons in Jacksonville and two in Denver before signing with the Redskins before last season.
A run-stopper the Redskins listed at 355 pounds last season, Knighton has 14 career sacks.
