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UI roundup: Former Illini Lloyd retires from football

Former Illini wide receiver Brandon Lloyd announced his retirement after 11 NFL seasons.

In a statement issued Thursday, Lloyd said he has no regrets and is “blessed to leave the game in such a healthy and happy place.”

The 34-year-old receiver played for six teams in his 142-game career. He led the league in yards receiving (1,448) in 2010, the only year he was selected for the Pro Bowl. He was a second-team Associated Press All-Pro that season.

Lloyd finished with 399 career receptions for 5,989 yards and 36 touchdowns.
He was a fourth-round pick of San Francisco out of Illinois in the 2003 draft.