Amy Carlson portrayed the character of Linda Reagan in the series, the wife of Danny Reagan, a nurse, a mother to two children, and a working mom. After seven years of playing Linda Reagan, Carlson decided not to renew her contract which ended after Season 7. Although she did not disclose the specific reason for her departure at the time, she expressed her appreciation to her fans and her character on Instagram on September 29, 2017.

In her Instagram post, Carlson thanked her supporters for their unwavering support over the past seven years and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to play Linda Reagan. She also expressed pride in her contribution to the series and thanked CBS, the cast, and crew of Blue Bloods. #LindaReagan #AmyCarlson #BlueBloods