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Why it didn't work out for Terrance Knighton with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots released veteran defensive tackle Terrance Knighton on Monday, a move that was foreshadowed in the third preseason game when Knighton didn't play on defense. Knighton seemed to sense his release was imminent after the game and said he still believes he has a lot of good football left in him.

The release has sparked the obvious question on Twitter:

Knighton took the high road with his comments. Why do you think he didn't make it Mike? #IWantedNewEnglandPotRoast https://t.