After two seasons, 32 starts and 61 total tackles for the Broncos, Terrance “Pot Roast” Knighton believed he had earned his due in free agency. He wanted to stay in Denver, but he was convinced he was worth more than what the cash-strapped Broncos were offering to keep him.
The 28-year-old defensive tackle had generated interest from multiple teams, including Jack Del Rio’s Raiders. But after meeting with Washington officials, he agreed to one-year, $4 million deal with the Redskins, a decent raise from his $2.75 million salary in 2014.
But the deal seemed surprising to some.