The Lions announced Friday afternoon that the veteran safety has been released from the team. The move will end up saving the Lions $6.25 million in cap space, but will put an end to an era in which Quin acted as the leader for a strong secondary over the past six years.
Since joining the team in 2013, Quin tallied 19 interceptions, 37 passes defended, two touchdowns and a Pro Bowl season.
Quin said his goodbyes to the city of Detroit via Instagram on Friday: