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The New York Jets could express interest in free-agent WR Brandon Lloyd (Patriots) this offseason.
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Free-agent WR Brandon Lloyd (Patriots) might return to the New England Patriots, as there isn't believed to be a huge market for his services.
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The Minnesota Vikings have not expressed interest in free-agent WR Brandon Lloyd (Patriots) at this point.
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The New England Patriots have released WR Brandon Lloyd.
Fantasy Impact: Lloyd still has some value but isn't a top option anymore at this point.
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The New England Patriots could re-sign WR Brandon Lloyd after they release him because there may not be much interest in him when he hits the free-agent market.
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The New England Patriots will release WR Brandon Lloyd.
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New England Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd doesn't appear to be part of the team's plans for 2013. According to a source, he isn't projected on the team's depth chart even though he signed a three-year, $12 million deal a year ago. Lloyd, who caught 74 passes for 911 yards and four touchdowns last season, may not fit due to his personality, which a teammate described as 'weird.' Lloyd's inability to find a consistent niche in the offense, his personality and his aversion of physical contact could have the Patriots looking elsewhere. He has a $3 million roster bonus, but it isn't clear when it must be picked up. Should the Patriots opt not to exercise it, they'd still be hit with $2 million against the salary cap, which could be spread over two years, but the team would save $2.5 million.
Fantasy Impact: Lloyd should be able to find work with some team if released but his career continues to be up and down. You just don't know what to expect from him.
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If the New England Patriots decide to part ways with WR Brandon Lloyd, who is due a $3 million option, they could decide to pursue the best 'X' receiver on the free-agent market to threaten defenses down the left sideline.
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The New England Patriots figure to not only re-sign impending free-agent WR Wes Welker because of his importance to the offense, but also because the team has only two useful wide receivers under contract for next year in WRs Brandon Lloyd and Matt Slater.
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There is a possibility the New England Patriots could release WR Brandon Lloyd in the offseason. Lloyd was productive for the team in 2012, playing in 84.8 percent of the offensive snaps and recording 74 receptions for 911 yards and four touchdowns despite working through a knee injury. However, he is due a $3 million bonus at some point in 2013, and has a base salary of $1.9 million. His salary cap charge is scheduled to be $4.5 million.
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