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The San Francisco 49ers traded leading receiver Brandon Lloyd to Washington on Saturday for the Redskins' third-round pick this year and their fourth-round selection in 2007.

Lloyd was a restricted free agent for the 49ers, who drafted him in the third round three years ago. He was San Francisco's top receiver last season, catching 48 passes for 733 yards and five touchdowns, but alienated teammates and clashed with the coaching staff.

San Francisco signed Lloyd to an offer sheet earlier in the month, but Lloyd seemed eager to leave town - and Washington seems enamored with his highlight-reel skills. He was scheduled to visit the Redskins' training complex Sunday.

Though Lloyd made countless eye-popping catches during his three years with San Francisco, he also made a series of memorable drops and mistakes. Lloyd drew criticism from hard-nosed teammates such as Fred Beasley and Kevan Barlow for his flashy jewelry - and his aspirations to become a rapper in his spare time.

Lloyd caught 105 passes for 1,510 yards and 13 touchdowns in his three seasons with San Francisco. He also caught rookie quarterback Alex Smith's only touchdown pass of the season in the 49ers' season-ending win over Houston.

The 49ers already released receiver Johnnie Morton earlier in the offseason, leaving oft-injured Arnaz Battle as their most experienced receiver. They're expected to go after free agents, including Pittsburgh's Antwaan Randle-El, and seek more receiving help in next month's draft.

Niners trade Lloyd to Redskins for draft picksAssociated Press


SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The San Francisco 49ers traded leading receiver Brandon Lloyd to Washington on Saturday for the Redskins' third-round pick this year and their fourth-round selection in 2007.

Brandon Lloyd
Wide Receiver
San Francisco 49ers

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2005 SEASON STATISTICS
Rec Yds TD Avg Long YAC
48 733 5 15.3 89 163




Lloyd was a restricted free agent for the 49ers, who drafted him in the third round three years ago. He was San Francisco's top receiver last season, catching 48 passes for 733 yards and five touchdowns, but alienated teammates and clashed with the coaching staff.


San Francisco signed Lloyd to an offer sheet earlier in the month, but Lloyd seemed eager to leave town -- and Washington seems enamored with his highlight-reel skills. He was scheduled to visit the Redskins' training complex Sunday.


Though Lloyd made countless eye-popping catches during his three years with San Francisco, he also made a series of memorable drops and mistakes. Lloyd drew criticism from hard-nosed teammates such as Fred Beasley and Kevan Barlow for his flashy jewelry -- and his aspirations to become a rapper in his spare time.


Lloyd caught 105 passes for 1,510 yards and 13 touchdowns in his three seasons with San Francisco. He also caught rookie quarterback Alex Smith's only touchdown pass of the season in the 49ers' season-ending win over Houston.


The 49ers already released receiver Johnnie Morton earlier in the offseason, leaving oft-injured Arnaz Battle as their most experienced receiver. They're expected to go after free agents, including Pittsburgh's Antwaan Randle-El, and seek more receiving help in next month's draft.

fands57 wrote:Redskins | Lloyd trade done
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:56:29 -0800

Greg Beacham, of the Associated Press, reports the San Francisco 49ers have traded restricted free agent WR Brandon Lloyd to the Washington Redskins for the Redskins' third-round pick in this year's NFL Draft and their fourth-round selection in 2007.

He's 6', 180 pounds and is 24. He's rated at 72
Lloyd has marginal size for a receiver lacking both the ideal height and the bulk for the position. However, he makes up for his lack of ideal size with excellent athletic ability. He has very good foot quickness and good speed, though his top end speed is not in the elite class. He has a good surge off the line of scrimmage and runs precise routes. He has a burst coming out of his cuts to get separation and shows the ability to move a defender who is in man coverage with very little wasted motion. He uses his hands and his foot quickness to get off press coverage and knows how to find the voids in coverage. He has excellent hands and can make the acrobatic catch. He shows excellent focus and concentration on the ball when it is in the air, and with his long arms and his leaping ability, he will win most jump ball contests. He can be a threat with the ball in his hands and has a good feel for where he is on the field and where the sideline is at all times. He lacks the physical stature to be a physical blocker down field and is more of a screen and wall off guy. A big, strong defensive back can muscle him out of his routes on occasion. Overall, he needs to improve his strength and is becoming a reliable go-to receiver with excellent hands who is competitive for the ball in any situation. He usually catches what he can touch.

SkinsFanInHawai'i wrote:EA I don't mean to be a prick,
but this is the 4th or 5th thread started by you about Lloyd.

Skinsfan55 wrote:Also, I hate that stuff about him wanting to be a rapper and wearing a lot of bling... I hope he fits in.

EA7649 wrote:

Lloyd drew criticism from hard-nosed teammates such as Fred Beasley and Kevan Barlow for his flashy jewelry

The Hogster wrote:I'm hearing 10 million in bonuses.

portis26 wrote:

The Hogster wrote:I'm hearing 10 million in bonuses.

That is way too much, unless it is a long term deal. Does anyone know the max number of years under the new cba?

1niksder wrote:

portis26 wrote:

The Hogster wrote:I'm hearing 10 million in bonuses.

That is way too much, unless it is a long term deal. Does anyone know the max number of years under the new cba?

For a vet it's up to him and his agent, the limits are placed on rookies contracts.

The Bonus can be pro-rated over 5 years in 2006 and 6 years in 2007 (it goes back to 5 in 2008)

The Hogster wrote:

1niksder wrote:

portis26 wrote:

The Hogster wrote:I'm hearing 10 million in bonuses.

That is way too much, unless it is a long term deal. Does anyone know the max number of years under the new cba?

For a vet it's up to him and his agent, the limits are placed on rookies contracts.

The Bonus can be pro-rated over 5 years in 2006 and 6 years in 2007 (it goes back to 5 in 2008)

Exactly, and don't be thrown off by the number, we don't know yet how much of those bonuses will be guaranteed...generally between 60 and 70 percent of the bonuses will be guaranteed and the others will be tied to incentives, staying on the roster...etc.

Prorated over 5 years, that's not a bad deal.

Skinsfan55 wrote:Seriously though, Lloyd is a lot like Moss in his elusiveness (though not quite as good, or fast) but has better hands and can jump higher. This is great. Maybe a 4th WR who is a big target like JJ would be nice... but I think we might be set on offense.