The tug-of-war for Terrance Knighton could be pulling the defensive tackle to Foxborough.

According to the Washington Times’ Anthony Gulizia, the free agent is “leaning toward” accepting a contract offer from the New England Patriots.

Knighton, who spent the spent the 2015 season with the Washington Redskins, met with Patriots on Tuesday before revisiting the Redskins on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old started 15 games last season for Washington, posting 29 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

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A native of Hartford, Conn., Knighton first entered the league as a Jacksonville Jaguars third-round draft choice in 2009, and was a member of the Denver Broncos for two seasons prior to signing a one-year, $4.450 contract with the Redskins last spring.

The 6-foot-3, 354-pound nose has played in 108 career games with 96 starts, accruing 230 tackles, 14 sacks, two interceptions and three forced fumbles.