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After a month filled with drama, Antonio Brown’s time with the Oakland Raiders is officially over after he was released by the team this morning.
The #Raiders have released WR Antonio Brown. Wow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2019
The official statement: pic.twitter.com/L8qdaJbIzP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2019
An explanation for why #Raiders WR Antonio Brown was so upset, from AB to me: “Told me do not come in Thursday. Bad my name. Then come work, give two papers after the press conference. No guaranteed no way."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2019
If you are keeping score at home: #Raiders WR Antonio Brown was not playing Monday night, then was playing, then asked to be released, now got his answer and was released.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2019
Brown is now a free agent and can join any team he chooses.
Antonio Brown does not have to clear through waivers. He now becomes an unrestricted free agent, free to sign where he wants.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 7, 2019
From agent Drew Rosenhaus, following the release of #Raiders WR Antonio Brown: "Now that Antonio is a free agent, we are focused on the future and I will immediately work on signing him to a new team. Antonio is looking forward to a new beginning."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 7, 2019
Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman spoke with a Raiders player who revealed that players are “happy” AB is gone.
Raiders offensive player in text to me: “Everyone is happy he’s gone. We’re tired of the drama. Time for us to be a team again.”
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 7, 2019
Derek Carr’s brother, David, also confirmed that the team is “relieved” about AB.
Derek Carr's brother, @DCarr8, joined us moments ago with the latest on Antonio Brown and the #Raiders
"There's a relief, honestly, that he might NOT be there." pic.twitter.com/zTAmigVkiO
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) September 7, 2019