Jason Lowe: Blackburn Rovers' captain one of eight released by relegated club

Jason Lowe (right) joined Blackburn at the age of 12, progressing through the ranks and making his debut in January 2011.

Captain Jason Lowe is one of eight players released by Blackburn following their relegation to League One.

The long-serving midfielder, 25, played 203 games for Rovers in seven years.

Defenders Adam Henley, Wes Brown, Gordon Greer and Joshua Askew, midfielders Hope Akpan and Danny Guthrie and striker Ramirez Howarth are also leaving the club on June 30th.

New contracts have been offered to youth defender Lewis Travis, 19, and midfielder Connor Mahoney, 20.