Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones Announces He's Stepping Away From Football Due To 'Personal Family Matters'

Veteran Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr. shared a solemn update on Tuesday, announcing that he's stepping away from football due to personal family matters. According to multiple reports, the Lions are expected to release the 33-year-old wideout upon mutual agreement.

Jones shared the update via social media, posting a long caption on his reasoning for leaving the game abruptly. The veteran WR, playing in his second stint in Detroit, thanked Lions ownership and the fans for their support.

Jones stated that "personal family matters" demands more attention than football.

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Jones posted,
"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. 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. 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 was drafted in 2014 by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played for the Lions from 2016 to 2020. In 2017, Jones logged a career-high total in receiving yards (1,101).

Detroit signed Jones in the offseason following a two-year stint in Jacksonville (2021-22).

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The Detroit Free Press relayed a quote from Lions head coach Dan Campbell on Marvin's status with the team, prior to the wideout's announcement.

"Hard to say on that right now," Campbell shared. "All I can tell you is it’s a personal issue. Nothing serious like that, it’s something going on. But it’s just that's where it is right now."

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first quarter touchdown during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)