Patriots cut ties with Antonio Brown

Antonio Brown's brief stint with the Patriots is over, as the team released him Friday.

"The New England Patriots are releasing Antonio Brown," the team said in a statement. "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."

Before the Patriots announced the move, Brown indicated his time in New England was over via multiple social media posts.

Thanks for the opportunity appreciate @Patriots pic.twitter.com/envfHEd6N8

Brown, at the center of sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations, was signed by the team Sept. 9. He played one game for New England, with four catches for 56 yards and a touchdown…