OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders released disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown two days before opening the season against the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

But after a tumultuous six-month tenure resulted in fines and the voiding of $29 million in contract guarantees, Brown asked for and was granted his release on Saturday.

Just hours later, Brown agreed to a one-year deal with the New England Patriots. He was ineligible to suit up against the Steelers Sunday night.