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Brown started training camp on the non-football injury list with a "minor injury," and it was later reported that he got frostbite on his feet from a cryotherapy machine after using it "without the proper footwear". Coverage of his absence has focused on that issue but reports on Friday suggested the wide receiver's refusal to train was down to a new NFL rule change regarding which types of helmet can be used. ESPN claimed Brown has filed a grievance with the league over the changes and now new stories have stated he will quit if he cannot use his current headgear in the new season. Continue to Article

August 09, 2019 6:01:pm EST

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown could be sitting for almost any reason from head to toe, apparently. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Friday that Brown informed the Raiders of the line in the sand over use of his preferred helmet. Before Friday, Brown reportedly was idle at training camp and for the start of his first preseason with the Raiders due to a cryotherapy mishap. Continue to Article

August 09, 2019 4:56:pm EST

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown could be sitting for almost any reason from head to toe, apparently. Brown reportedly was idle at training camp and for the start of his first preseason with the Raiders due to a cryotherapy mishap. Furthermore, NFL Network's Mike Silver reported things are anything but peaceful between Brown and the Raiders, who acquired the wide receiver via trade in the offseason. Continue to Article

August 09, 2019 4:35:pm EST

The situation appears to only have gotten worse from there as Pittsburgh NBC affiliate WPXI reports the former Steeler has gone "radio silent" and the Raiders have "zero clue where he is or what the progress of the foot injury is". Brown reportedly saw a foot specialist earlier this week and has been considered day to day as he recovers, though the team has not publicly commented on the receiver's status yet. Reports emerged later on Friday suggesting Brown had filed a grievance against the NFL in an attempt to keep wearing a helmet model that is now banned. Continue to Article

August 09, 2019 4:04:pm EST

Oakland Raiders right guard Gabe Jackson is expected to miss at least six weeks with a knee injury suffered Thursday in a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported. Oakland's third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Jackson has started 72 of his 73 games over the past five seasons. Left guard Richie Incognito has been suspended for the first two games. Continue to Article

August 09, 2019 2:03:pm EST