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Antonio Brown, facing sexual assault allegations, cut by Patriots after 1 game

Antonio Brown played just one game for the New England Patriots before the team released the star wide receiver, who's facing multiple sexual assault allegations.

Brown seemed to confirm his release in a tweet, writing, "Thank you for the opportunity."

He later tweeted, "The marathon continues."

The team released a statement confirming his release.

"We appreciate the hard work of many people over the past 11 days, but we feel that it is best to move in a different direction at this time," the said in the statement.

Brown caught four passes for 56 yards and a score in a 43-0 blowout win over Miami on Sunday, which marked his first and only game with the team.