Will Raiders file tampering grievance against Patriots over Antonio Brown?

Will the Oakland Raiders consider filing a tampering grievance against the New England Patriots over Antonio Brown? They might have a very good case if they pursued one. A review of the timeline of events that led to Brown’s release by the Raiders and subsequent signing with the Patriots leads to questions about Brown’s motivations, and when he learned of the Patriots’ interest in his services. We will go through the timeline of Brown’s brief time with the Raiders and examine at what points things changed and whether tampering took place. In March, Brown forced a trade out of Pittsburgh to the Oakland Raiders. Brown wanted a new contract, new team, and even reportedly rejected a trade to the Buffalo Bills. The Raiders were a team he approved, and they gave him the contract he wanted. He had no reason at that point to be anything but fully invested in playing for Oakland. He even promised a “new standard” and to change the culture in Oakland when he was introduced on March 13. He seemed to be all-in with the

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