Jon Gruden tried retrofitting the Raiders into their renegade, rabble-rousing best for one final season in Oakland. Harkening to the time when Jack “The Assassin” Tatum patrolled the defense with a menacing stare and a villainous vibe emanated from Oakland Alameda Coliseum, Gruden added mischief-makers Richie Incognito, Antonio Brown and...
Patriots Cut Antonio Brown After 2nd Sexual Misconduct Accusation
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Antonio Brown was released by the New England Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England was the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has overshadowed his accomplishments as one of the NFL's most prolific...
Sources: NFL Has Met with Antonio Brown Accuser
Two people with knowledge of the investigation into Antonio Brown being accused of sexual assault tell The Associated Press that one of the accusers has met with NFL investigators and that there is no timetable for concluding the probe. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday...
Raiders Beat Broncos 24-16 in First Game After Brown’s Release
OAKLAND — The night started with Oakland Raiders fans derisively chanting at former disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown and ended with coach Jon Gruden celebrating a victory in the Black Hole. The saga that consumed the football world for days didn't hamper the Raiders a bit. Derek Carr threw a touchdown pass on...
Raiders Prepare for Opener vs. Broncos Without Brown
OAKLAND — The Oakland Raiders once again head into a season opener having just cut ties with their most talented player. A year after dealing star pass rusher Khalil Mack to Chicago a week before the opener, the Raiders released disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown two days before opening the season...
Raiders Say Goodbye to Antonio Brown
ALAMEDA — The Oakland Raiders have released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown before he ever played a game for the team. The Raiders announced the decision Saturday, hours after he requested his release in the latest turn in a dramatic first summer with the team. Oakland opens its season Monday...
Column: Antonio Brown Is All in. At Least for Now
Antonio Brown is right about one thing: Helmets are important. The way Brown has been toying with his new team makes you wonder if he has ever worn one. The latest from Raider Nation on Tuesday was that the enigmatic wide receiver was on the practice field — and had...
Raiders GM to Brown: Time to Be ‘All in or All Out’
Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock told disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown it's time to decide whether he's "all in or all out" about playing this season after losing a fight with the NFL and NFLPA over his helmet. Mayock issued a statement to reporters that the Raiders released in a video...
Derek Carr, Raiders to Get Scrutinized by 'Hard Knocks'
It's official. The Oakland Raiders' training camp will be covered wall-to-wall by HBO on its popular NFL feature, "Hard Knocks." “Everybody wants to be a Raider. Now they’ll find out what it takes to become one,” said Raiders owner Mark Davis. NFL Films Will Descend on Napa A 30-person NFL...
Addition of Antonio Brown ‘Changed Everything’ for Raiders
ALAMEDA — Rookie general manager Mike Mayock and coach Jon Gruden had meticulously put together a plan to rebuild the Oakland Raiders with three first-round draft picks and a couple of smart free agent signings when they suddenly got sent in a different direction last week. The Pittsburgh Steelers were...