ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Glover Quin didn’t feel comfortable enough, not even after four years in Houston. Not even after signing a five-year, $23.5 million free-agent contract with the Lions before the 2013 season.
He had established himself in the NFL. But he had not done enough yet, in his opinion, to participate in one of the league's newer traditions.
Not until last season, when the Pro Bowl safety led the league in interceptions, did Quin feel his reputation was strong enough to jersey swap.
“I never felt that people wanted my jersey,” Quin said.