Former Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky could be on his way out from ESPN’s team of NFL analysts.

During an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” Monday morning, Orlovsky declared he was taking a break from being on TV “for a long time.” He also took the time to thank Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim and Shannon Sharpe for their work together throughout the NFL season.

“You guys know this is the end of the season for me … I’m taking a break. Won’t be on TV for a long time,” he said. “Just wanted to say thank you to you guys – Stephen A., Molly, Shannon – for a great season. Love being with you guys and love y’all

“Never know what the future holds, but I’m taking a break … just want to say thank you. Appreciate you guys so much.”

The message appeared to be more than a temporary goodbye to more than a few viewers. When one of them speculated on social media if it meant Orlovsky was departing from ESPN, the NFL analyst replied with a vague answer.

“Lotta decision to be made,” he wrote. “See what happens. I’m grateful for it all.”

Should Orlovsky’s time at ESPN truly be at an end, he’d only be the latest example of a TV programming mainstay the network has let go in recent months. ESPN abruptly fired football analyst and fellow former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III last August along with “NFL Countdown” host Sam Ponder.

Orlovsky played in the NFL from 2005-2017, primarily as a backup quarterback. He spent seven years with the Lions, appearing in 14 games and starting seven of them, all of which were during the team’s winless season in 2008.

At the end of his time with the Lions, Orlovsky had compiled an 0-7 record, 55.1% completion rate, 1,880 passing yards, nine touchdowns and nine interceptions with Detroit.