Cornerback Cortland Finnegan, perhaps best known for an on-field fight with wide receiver Andre Johnson, announced his retirement Wednesday — and referred to that 2010 altercation in his parting words.

Finnegan, 31, was cut by the Miami Dolphins last week and wrote on Instagram that he has decided to end his NFL career after nine seasons.

His statement (edited): “Spent nine years doing something I loved and it has paid off in so many ways. To say I have been blessed is an understatement. I am forever thankful. I have made my share of mistakes and had moments of glory. I even got into a fight in an NFL game (he hits like a bish). I’m thankful for the friends I made on and off the field love y’all. Time to move on and enjoy new people new places and new ideas. I forgot to thank all the haters. I love y’all to.”

Finnegan was a seventh-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans in 2006 and played with the Titans through 2011, recording 14 interceptions and 68 passes defensed.

In 2012, he signed a five-year, $50 million deal with the St. Louis Rams and his old Titans coach, Jeff Fisher. He lasted two years in St. Louis before being released and landing with the Dolphins last year on a two-year, $11 million deal.

He started 12 games with Miami in 2014 and was cut March 2.

Finnegan is the fourth NFL veteran to retire this week, joining linebackers Patrick Willis and Jason Worilds and quarterback Jake Locker.