BOSTON - The New England Patriots have released wide receiver Antonio Brown, according to a spokesperson for the team.

Brown was signed by the Patriots earlier in the month after the Oakland Raiders had released the wideout. Shortly after being signed by New England, Brown became the subject of sexual assault and rape allegations in a civil lawsuit out of Florida.

The wide receiver suited up for one game for the Patriots, hauling in the lone touchdown of his Pats career in the team's 43-0 win over Miami last Sunday.

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The statement from the team reads as follows:

The New England Patriots are releasing Antonio Brown. 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.

This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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