Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. has announced that he is stepping away from football to handle family matters.
Moments after his announcement Jones was released by the Lions.
Jones posted the announcement along with a statement to his Instagram account.
‘I just want to say that I have so much love and respect for the Ford Family, the city of Detroit, my teammates and coaches,’ the statement began. To be brief, I am stepping away from the team to take care of personal family matters.’
‘Although this was no easy decision, I cannot be the person/player that I need to be for this team as well as tend to my family from afar. This organization has been amazing showing love and support for myself and my family over the years and this time is no different.’
Marvin Jones Jr. has announced that he is stepping away from football to handle family matters
Jameson Williams will likely see a further increase in playing time going forward this season
‘For that I am appreciative. To my brothers and coaches, I will be rooting for you every step of the way! This is the year! Go get it!!! Love and respect to ALL!’
Jones had re-signed with the Lions in free agency this year after spending the last two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Prior to his two years in Jacksonville, Jones spent four years in Detroit before moving back to the Motor City. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Throughout the six games that he played in Detroit this season Jones caught only five passes for 35 yards.
Detroit recently began working second-year wide out Jameson Williams back into the fold after his suspension for violating the NFL’s gambling policy was cut short and it can be presumed that Williams will be the beneficiary of a few more snaps in Jones’ absence.
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