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Terrance Knighton reveals that he's going to the Patriots

Published Mar. 31, 2016 8:17 p.m. ET

Nunzio Ingrassia

The New England Patriots bolstered their defensive line Thursday as nose tackle Terrance Knighton informed the Patriots that he's joining the team.

The former Redskin made his intentions known on Twitter, sending a photo of him wearing a Patriots helmet.

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— Terrance Knighton (@MisterRoast98) March 31, 2016

The two side agree on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, ESPN reported.

Knighton spent last season with the Washington Redskins, playing 15 games and recording 17 tackles. The Patriots will be the fourth team Knighton has played for in his career.

Knighton, 29, was drafted in the third round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009. He spent his first four years in Jacksonville before moving on to the Denver Broncos.

The Patriots needed some help on their defensive line after losing Akiem Hicks and Sealver Siliga in free agency.