Bears sign Lloyd to a one-year deal
Chicago Bears03/07/2008 10:07 PM AP reports WR Brandon Lloyd signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears Friday. Lloyd played for Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner at Illinois and said that was a big factor in his decision to sign with the Bears. A fourth-round draft pick by San Francisco in 2003, he has 130 receptions for 1,889 yards and 13 touchdowns. Lloyd's colorful personality rubbed some 49ers veterans the wrong way, and the team dealt him to Washington before the 2006 season. The Redskins signed him to a long-term contract that included $10 million in guaranteed money, but he fell out of favor because of his work ethic and poor production. Read more