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Wide receiver Lloyd officially joins Patriots

The Columbian
Published: March 19, 2012, 5:00pm

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots announced the signing of free agent receiver Brandon Lloyd on Tuesday.

Lloyd, 30, is a nine-year veteran and came to terms with the team last week. He has played in 112 games, catching 311 passes for 4,784 yards with 31 touchdowns. His best season was in 2010 with Denver when he made the Pro Bowl after leading the NFL with 1,448 yards receiving.

He has also played for the 49ers, Redskins, Bears and Rams.

The Patriots also re-signed offensive lineman Dan Connolly, and announced two more free-agent deals, with defensive end Jonathan Fanene and tight end Daniel Fells.

New England also released linebacker Christian Cox.

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