Antonio Brown released by New England Patriots after rape accusations

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown puts on his shoes on the field during New England Patriots practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Sep. 18, 2019.Tom Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesThe New England Patriots released Antonio Brown on Friday following sexual assault accusations against the wide receiver. The Patriots, who signed Brown only 11 days ago, confirmed in a statement to NBC Sports that they dropped Brown. The franchise said “we feel that it is best to move in a different direction at this time.” Brown acknowledged his release on Friday, tweeting, “Thanks for the opportunity” to the Patriots. He included photos from his one game with the team. Earlier this month, only two days after Brown signed with the Patriots, a former trainer accused the wide receiver of three separate incidents of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit. The woman, Britney Taylor, met with National Football League investigators on Monday. Brown has denied the allegations and the league had not yet doled out any discipline. Brown was released shortly after lawyers for another woman who has accused Brown of sexual harassment said the NFL had promised to contact the Patriots about allegations that she had this week received intimidating texts from him after she went public with her claims.This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.


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