The Arizona Cardinals released veteran linebacker Terrell Suggs on Friday, coach Kliff Kingsbury announced. The 37-year-old will now go on waivers.
The seven-time Pro Bowler is one of the most accomplished pass-rushers in NFL history, ranking first among active players with 138 sacks.
Suggs played 69 percent of Arizona’s defensive snaps this season and started all 13 of their games, leading the team in sacks with 5.5.
Kingsbury said at his Friday news conference that the move was best for both parties as it gives Arizona an opportunity to play more young guys and gives Suggs a chance to find a new team.
It’s uncertain if Suggs will want to continue playing, but he will be on waivers until Monday.
Suggs, the longtime face of the Baltimore Ravens‘ defense, signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Cardinals in March.
Suggs, known for his leadership, durability and passion, was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2011.
ESPN’s Jamison Hensley contributed to this article.