This archive report was first published on 7 September 2019.
On September 7, 2019, NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown requested his release from the Oakland Raiders in an unconventional manner.
He posted on Instagram, alongside an image containing the quote "You are gonna piss a lot of people off when you start doing what’s best for you.", stating "And that’s fine!"
Brown has been largely absent from training with the Raiders ahead of the new season while he recovers from severe frostbite injuries on his feet, the result of wearing incorrect footwear in a cryotherapy chamber.
He has also been involved in a lengthy dispute with the Raiders regarding his helmet, even threatening to quit the game for good unless they allowed him to wear his old helmet, despite the fact that it was outlawed by the NFL for safety reasons.
