Richard Seymour thought he was getting a new deal from the Patriots, sources told Pro Football Talk.
Seymour still hasn't reported to Oakland. He was traded to the Raiders for a 2011 first-round draft pick earlier this week.
The source says that Seymour felt as though progress was being made towards a new deal in New England. Then, all of a sudden, he was traded.
Source: Seymour Expected New Deal From Patriots