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Terrance Knighton chooses Patriots, turns down return to Redskins

Veteran nose tackle Terrance Knighton has agreed to terms with the Patriots after mulling offers from New England and the Washington Redskins.

Knighton tweeted an edited picture of himself in a Patriots uniform Thursday evening, after previously stating he had made his decision. As early as Wednesday, Knighton was leaning toward a more lucrative offer from the Patriots, according to a person familiar with the situation. According to NFL Network, Knighton’s deal with the Patriots is for one year, $4.5 million, which was more than what the Redskins offered.