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Antonio Brown Released by Patriots Amid NFL Probe into Alleged Sexual Assaults

Bleacher Report | September 20, 2019

Related Topics: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Profootballtalk.com, Mike Florio, National Football League, Oakland Raiders, Ian Rapoport, Antonio Brown, New England Patriots

Antonio Brown has been released for the second time this season.

The New England Patriots let go of the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver Friday following allegations of rape and sexual assault. Brown broke the news on Twitter:

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Thanks for the opportunity appreciate @Patriots https://t.co/envfHEd6N8

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirmed the move:

Ian Rapoport

The #Patriots have released WR Antonio Brown, as he indicated on Twitter. They have moved on.

Britney Taylor—Brown's former trainer—filed a federal lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida on Sept.

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