Dominique Easley thanks Patriots on Instagram

The Patriots released defensive tackle Dominique Easley yesterday afternoon after continuous health concerns, potential legal troubles and differing opinions on methods of rehabilitation.

Despite Easley's apparent fall from Patriot grace, he took the time to thank the organization, coaches and his now former teammates on Instagram.

Thank you patriot nation @patriots and no matter what everyone says I'm glad I was a part of the patriot nation and the fans were the best part bout this experience

A photo posted by Dominique Easley (@easie99) on Apr 14, 2016 at 9:52am PDT

Easley was drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft and is the quickest first round pick to be released in the Bill Belichick era.

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