WR Brown apologizes, returns to Raiders in time for Monday opener

Brown apologizes, set to play in Raiders’ opener Monday night

Star receiver Antonio Brown returned to the Oakland Raiders on Friday after a one-day absence and is set to play the season opener after apologizing following a run-in with general manager Mike Mayock that had put him in jeopardy of being suspended.

Star receiver Antonio Brown returned to the Oakland Raiders on Friday after a one-day absence and is set to play the season opener after apologizing following a run-in with general manager Mike Mayock that had put him in jeopardy of being suspended.

“I’m excited to be out here today,” Brown said in a brief statement after practice. “I want to apologize to my teammates, the organization.”

Brown addressed the team earlier in a meeting, a day after being sent home from the facility after a confrontation Wednesday at practice with Mayock. Brown had posted a letter earlier Wednesday from Mayock detailing nearly $54,000 in fines for missing a practice and walk-through.

Coach Jon Gruden said the plan is for Brown to play Monday night at home against Denver.

JAGUARS: Jacksonville likely will be without starting left tackle Cam Robinson for their season opener — and maybe longer. Robinson injured his right knee in practice Thursday — it gave out during a noncontact, pass-blocking drill — and was listed as doubtful vs. Kansas City. Coach Doug Marrone said he didn’t have knowledge of test results.