The Redskins admitted yet another mistake from their 2006 offseason, releasing receiver Brandon Lloyd on Tuesday. He joins safety Adam Archuleta as two busts from an offseason the Redskins initially celebrated.
But Lloyd, whom the Redskins acquired from San Francisco for two draft picks, never quite fit in with the Redskins. When he was signed, several scouts and executives said, “He’s not a Joe Gibbs type guy.” One teammate dubbed him a “punk.”
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It didn’t help that he was also unproductive.
In 2006, despite starting 12 games — and appearing in 15 — he only caught 23 passes. This past season, he lost his starting job and caught just two passes in eight games before suffering a season-ending broken collarbone.
Lloyd will count $4.2 million against the salary cap in 2008 and $2.9 million in 2009.
The Redskins will pursue another receiver in free agency or the draft. One possibility could be Seattle wideout D.J. Hackett, though his agent said the Redskins have not come up in their initial discussions about possible teams.
