The New England Patriots have announced the signing of former Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Terrell McClain.

McClain, 24, was a third-round pick of the Panthers just last season, but he was released on Sept. 12.

To make room on the roster, the Patriots cut Marcss Forston, an undrafted free agent from the University of Miami.

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