Stephen Tulloch Thanks Lions Fans After Learning He Will Be Cut

After five productive seasons with the Detroit Lions, Stephen Tulloch‘s career in the Motor City has come to an end.

He thanked the Lions and Detroit community in an Instagram post:

What a journey it’s been Detroit! Five years of some of the greatest memories of my career. I can’t put into words how grateful I am to have played for such a great organization. I want thank the Ford family the front office the strength coaches, trainers, equipment staff and everybody in between for everything you have done for me over the years. Last but not least I want to thank the community of Detroit for being behind me and my foundation over the years in making a difference in many lives. Such as life there is constant change. But change that I’m looking forward to. As one chapter closes in my career another one opens up.#Detroit#MuchLoveAndRespect#Operation55

A photo posted by Stephen Tulloch (@stephentulloch) on Feb 18, 2016 at 4:29pm PST

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The team reportedly told Tulloch, 31, that he will be cut once the new league year begins on March 9.  By cutting Tulloch, who was due $7.6 million in 2016, the Lions will save about $6 million in salary cap space.

Tulloch was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2006 Draft out of North Carolina State.  He played his first five seasons with the team before leaving for Detroit in free agency.

He racked up over 100 tackles in 6 of the 7 years between both the Titans and Lions, only falling short in 2014, when he tore is ACL celebrating a sack of Aaron Rodgers.

PHOTO: GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 15: Middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch #55 of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to the start of the game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on September 15, 2013 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Article by Nick Vigliotti