The Oakland Raiders release wide receiver Antonio Brown before the team's first game
His departure comes a day after he apologized at a team meeting for getting into a nonphysical altercation Wednesday with Raiders general manager Mike Mayock.Following Friday's team practice, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden had said,"Antonio is back today ... We're really excited about that. We're ready to move on. He's obviously had a lot of time to think about things. We're happy to have him back, and I know Raider nation is excited about that too.
— Vic Tafur September 4, 2019 Mayock was frustrated Brown posted the letter, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who cited sources familiar with the situation.The two also got into a heated exchange on the practice field, which was witnessed by other players, Rapoport also reported, noting things did not get physical.Brown and Mayock were in an argument during Wednesday's practice, ESPN's Josina Anderson also reported.
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