Sources tell the New York Post that the Jets have shown no interest in free agent WR Brandon Lloyd. Santonio Holmes (foot) and Stephen Hill (knee) are both banged up. If this were the regular season, the Jets would be forced to look at a veteran wideout like Lloyd -- who came in seventh on Evan Silva's top free agents remaining list. Jeremy Kerley, Clyde Gates and Ben Obomanu are the only healthy receivers on the Jets' roster right now.

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome recently told ESPN's John Clayton that the team "could use a veteran receiver."

ESPN New York reports "here have been rumors about possible interest" from the Jets in free agent Brandon Lloyd. The Jets are looking for an experienced receiver, and they have been linked to Ramses Barden, Josh Cribbs, and Braylon Edwards. Lloyd, 32 in July, hasn't generated an ounce of interest since being released by the Patriots nearly two months ago, but he's clearly the best receiver of the four. He'd be solid veteran insurance should Santonio Holmes not bounce back from his foot injury.

ESPN's John Clayton "would be surprised" if free agent WR Brandon Lloyd doesn't have a job in the next week or two. We're not so sure. Lloyd, who will turn 32 in July, hasn't generated a flicker of interest since the Patriots cut him on March 16. There's a ton of stink attached to his resume after playing for six different teams in 10 seasons, and he reportedly irked some people inside the Pats with his offbeat personality. Moreover, Lloyd can't make anyone miss after the catch and no longer can stretch the field.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport would be "beyond shocked" if free agent Brandon Lloyd re-signed with the Patriots. So would the Boston Globe's Greg A. Bedard. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported in early March that Lloyd would be amenable to return to the Pats at a reduced salary, but the interest isn't mutual after Lloyd underproduced on the field last season and was a locker-room lawyer off of it. Lloyd hasn't drawn a whiff of interest since being cut loose on March 16.

The Vikings have not expressed interest in free agent Brandon Lloyd since his Saturday release. A Vikings-Lloyd union makes some sense on paper, but GM Rick Spielman may be wary of Lloyd's manic behavior having a negative effect on Christian Ponder. The Vikings are set at two receiver spots with Greg Jennings outside and Jarius Wright in the slot. They may look to upgrade on Jerome Simpson in April's draft.

Patriots released WR Brandon Lloyd.

CSNNE.com's Tom Curran reported Brandon Lloyd's chances of being with the Patriots after today are "50-50." The Patriots owe Lloyd a $3 million roster bonus that twill almost certainly not be picked up, but the possibility remains for New England to work out a restructured contract with him. New England is also considering signing Steelers restricted free agent, Emmanuel Sanders.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter Friday that Brandon Lloyd is willing to return to the Patriots on a reduced contract. Lloyd has a $3 million bonus due Saturday. "They signed Donald Jones, they have Emmanuel Sanders (at club headquarters), and they've gotta make a decision on Brandon Lloyd," Schefter explained. "He's got a $3 million roster bonus. Brandon Lloyd would like to work out a restructured deal. And the two sides, it is my understanding, have spoken about that. Brandon Lloyd could end up staying on in New England at some type of reduced deal."

The Patriots must make a decision on Brandon Lloyd's $3 million option bonus by March 16. It's a little earlier than expected, and means Lloyd will hit the open market no later than the first week of free agency if the Pats decide to move on, as expected. Despite an underwhelming 2013, Lloyd shouldn't hurt for one-year offers.