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The Patriots declined to pick up an option Brown for the 2005 season on Tuesday, making the veteran wide receiver an unrestricted free agent.
Reported by Patriots.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Brown, who has spent all of his 12 NFL seasons with the Patriots, was scheduled to make $2.5 million in base salary in 2005 and was also due a $2.5 million roster bonus. By not picking up the option on Brown, the Patriots saved at least $5 million towards the salary cap, which will be $85.5 million in 2005. Brown will be free to sign with any team, but could reach a new agreement with the Pats as well.
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