Allen Park -- The Detroit Lions released safety Glover Quin, wide receiver Bruce Ellington and linebacker Nicholas Grigsby on Friday.
Cutting Quin ends the veteran safety's six-year run with the franchise. He posted a brief farewell on Instagram.
"They say all good things come to an end!! Thank you Detroit!! Its been real!! #ThankYou"
An iron man, Quin started all 96 games for the Lions, recording 424 tackles, 19 interceptions and seven forced fumbles. In 2014, he earned the only Pro Bowl selection of his career after leading the NFL with seven interceptions.
"We thank Glover for his countless contributions to the Detroit Lions during his six seasons with our team," general manager Bob Quinn said in a statement.