Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork said Thursday that the New England Patriots informed him they will not pick up the option in his contract.

Wilfork made the announcement on Twitter, thus ending his 11-year run with the franchise and making him a free agent when the league year begins March 10.

Wilfork, 33, started every game in 2014, including the Patriots’ 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl XLIX.

Wilfork, who was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2004 draft, was due $8 million total in 2015, including a $4 million roster bonus that was due Tuesday. He also would have earned a $3 million base salary and counted $8.9 million against the salary cap.

“I want to take this time to just let everyone know that I was informed on Tuesday that the Patriots will not be picking up my option,” Wilfork wrote in a statement on Twitter.

“I’m in a good place. I have a great relationship with the Patriots organization. Please know how blessed my family and I have been to be able to play 11 years in New England for an amazing organization. New England has been and always will be my home.”

Wilfork, a five-time Pro Bowler who won two Super Bowls with the Patriots, said he plans to play in 2015.

“Can I still play football? Hell yea! Do I still love football? Hell yea!” he wrote. “One major injury; lots of gas still left in the tank. … I will take my time, think things through, take into consideration many things, but mainly my family and see where life goes from there. But regardless, remember, I will always remain a New Englander, a Patriot forever.”

Wilfork played only four games in 2013 due to a torn Achilles. In 2014, he posted 47 tackles and one interception. In his career, he has registered 516 combined tackles, 16 sacks, four forced fumbles, 12 fumble recoveries and three interceptions.