Glover Quin
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (32) during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Damon "Snacks" Harrison to an $11 million, one-year extension. The team announced the signing Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

Lions Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:48 AM EDT
DETROIT LIONS (6-10) OPEN CAMP: July 24, Allen Park, Michigan LAST YEAR: First-year coach Matt Patricia lost seven of last 10 games,...

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin speaks after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Detroit. Glover Quin has retired from the NFL. The former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety announced his plans Tuesday, July 8, 2019, on Instagram. Lions general manager Bob Quinn says Quin was the definition of a leader. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Ex-Lions, Texans safety Glover Quin retires after 10 seasons

Jul. 09, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin reacts after scoring a touchdown after an interception against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game in San Diego. Glover Quin has retired from the NFL. The former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety announced his plans Tuesday, July 8, 2019, on Instagram. Lions general manager Bob Quinn says Quin was the definition of a leader.(AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Lions-Chargers 9/13/2015

Jul. 09, 2019 02:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin speaks after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Detroit. Glover Quin has retired from the NFL. The former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety announced his plans Tuesday, July 8, 2019, on Instagram. Lions general manager Bob Quinn says Quin was the definition of a leader. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions 9/10/2017

Jul. 09, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin enters the field before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Lions have released Quin, cutting ties with the 33-year-old safety that had one year left on his contract. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills 12/16/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

Lions release Glover Quin, Bruce Ellington, Nicholas Grigsby

Feb. 15, 2019 02:26 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have released Glover Quin, cutting ties with the 33-year-old safety who had one year left on his contract . ...

Chart series ranks NFL teams by 2018 average player years of experience and shows historic trends since 2005; 4c x 7 3/4 inches; 195.7 mm x 196 mm;
AP analysis: The NFL keeps going younger and cheaper

By Eddie Pells And Larry Fenn Jan. 27, 2019 01:53 PM EST