The New England Patriots released wide receiver Antonio Brown on Friday, following allegations of sexual misconduct and a wide-ranging story from Robert Klemko of Sports Illustrated detailing Brown’s troubling off-field behavior. While Brown is now an unrestricted free agent, the NFL is conducting its own investigation, and may have grounds to suspend him.
And New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton counts his team out of a list of potential suitors. “Right now where we are,” Payton said during his Friday media availability after Saints practice, “I like our depth at that position.