Mort & Schefter on ESPN just now basically said there was collusion here without actually saying that. According to them..
Pats offered a 1st round pick. Steelers denied and made the trade to the Raiders.
Foot issues, letter happens, and then Mort says AB hired social media consultants to advise him what to post to get cut by the team as soon as possible.
5 hours after cut Pats sign 'em - Schefter "unprecedented situation"