Raiders Release Antonio Brown, Ending Weeks of Conflict

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Antonio Brown’s long strange trip in Oakland is now over.

The Raiders released Brown on Saturday, ending the latest chapter in a truly bizarre tenure with the team that signed him to a $64 million contract in the off-season.

Brown was released just two days before the Raiders were set to open the season in Denver against the Broncos. The announcement came mere hours after Brown posted a message on his Instagram account on Saturday morning saying he was misunderstood and unappreciated, and wanted to move on. “Release me @Raiders #NOMore,” he wrote.

The Raiders granted his wish after weeks of turmoil, including a dispute over which helmet Brown would wear and a video…