NFL wide receiver Brandon Lloyd announced his retirement from the league this Thursday, according to ABC13.
Lloyd released a statement on Thursday, saying, "I am so thankful for the years I spent in the NFL," via Albert Breer's twitter account. "I do not have one regret, and I am blessed to leave the game in such a healthy and happy place. I will do all I can to positively represent the league and its players for the rest of my life."
Lloyd played 11 seasons in the NFL, and was coached by 10 different head coaches during his career. He was a fourth round draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers in 2003. He played with six different teams, and caught 399 passes for 5,989 yards. Lloyd scored 36 touchdowns during his career, and finished his last season where he started in San Francisco.
The former receiver played for the 49ers, Washington Redskins, St. Louis Rams, Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, and the New England Patriots. Lloyd earned Pro Bowl honors in 2010 when he played for the Broncos. That season Lloyd led the NFL in receiving yards with 1,448 yards and scored 11 touchdowns.
Lloyd played college football at Illinois, and recorded 155 receptions for 2,527 yards in three seasons with the Fighting Illini. He had a full NFL career and played with greats like Champ Bailey, Steven Jackson, and Tom Brady.
