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"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 it is
best to move in a different direction at this time."
Patriots coach Bill Belichick abruptly left his news conference
earlier Friday after being asked repeated questions concerning
Brown.
--Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton officially is out of
Sunday's road game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Second-year QB Kyle Allen will start in Newton's place.
The announcement was expected as Newton missed practice all week
after aggravating a mid-foot sprain in Week 2's loss to the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He sustained the left foot injury in the
third preseason game.
--The Dallas Cowboys are taking the restrictions off Ezekiel
Elliott.
Elliott's action was measured in the Cowboys' first two games
after the running back missed the preseason while holding out
for a new contract.
Elliott, who signed a six-year, $90 million contract earlier
this month, played about half the snaps in Week 1 and 75 percent
in Week 2. Overall, he has 36 carries for 164 yards and two
touchdowns.
--Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan wants to retain
disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey and is willing to extend a
huge offer despite the All-Pro's request to be traded, according
to a report.
"(It's) worth noting that the owner Shad Khan loves Ramsey,
would be willing, from what I understand, to pay him and make
him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL as soon as he
possibly can," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said.
Ramsey is earning $3.6 million this season, and the Jaguars
picked up his $13.7 million fifth-year option for 2020.
--Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee will miss Sunday's
game in Cleveland with a bruised lung, coach Sean McVay told
reporters.
McVay added that offensive lineman Austin Blythe (ankle) and
All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald (back) are questionable
when discussing the team's most noteworthy injuries. Donald is
expected to play.
--Cleveland Browns starting tight end David Njoku has been
placed on injured reserve because of a broken wrist, the team
announced.
--Hotel magnate Barron Hilton, an original owner in the American
Football League, died at age 91 at his home in Los Angeles, his
family announced.
--Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard
(concussion) and defensive end Jabaal Sheard (knee) have been
ruled out of Sunday's home game against the Atlanta Falcons,
head coach Frank Reich announced.
--Speedy rookie running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) will
be out for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday when the Cincinnati
Bengals visit New Era Field.
--Field Level Media
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