The Champaign Room · Oct 22, 2015
Former Illini Brandon Lloyd retires from NFL
Brandon Lloyd is hanging up his cleats.
The former Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver announced his retirement form the NFL on Thursday in a statement through his agency.
"I am so thankful for the years I spent in the NFL," Lloyd said in a statement released by his agency. "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 for the San Francisco 49ers last season. He retires with 399 catches for 5,989 and 36 touchdown receptions.