Joe Haden has been cut by the Cleveland Browns.

“We want to thank Joe for all he has done for this organization both on and off the field,” said Browns Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brown. “He has been a great teammate and a true asset to the Cleveland community. These are very difficult decisions, we have the utmost respect for Joe and in my eyes, he will always be a Cleveland Brown.”

“Joe gave everything he had for the Cleveland Browns and that’s all you can ask for as a coach,” said Browns Head Coach Hue Jackson. “He was a leader on and off the field. I wish him all the best as he continues his career.”

Haden was the No. 7 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He has been selected to two Pro Bowls in 2013 and 2014.

Last season, the 28 year old recorded 48 tackles and three interceptions. Over the past two years, he has missed a combined 14 games. Through the first five years of his career, he missed just four games due to injury. The Florida product's Cleveland career ends with 377 tackles, two sacks, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 19 interceptions.

He is free to sign with another team after 4 PM ET Wednesday. Agent Drew Rosenhaus is already reporting that there is "tons of interest" in the veteran.

Joe Haden's agent Drew Rosenhaus on his client: "Tons of interest in him. He will have a new deal with another team by tomorrow afternoon." — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 30, 2017

Cleveland signed Jason McCourty this off-season and he has been performing at a higher level than Haden. Briean Boddy-Calhoun and Jamar Taylor have also earned their way into the rotation.

Haden will cost $7.7 million against the cap this season but the release will save the team $6.7 million. He will also count $3.2 million against the team salary cap next season.