Marvin jones stepping away from football to address personal family matters
Jones made the announcement on social media on October 24, 2023
The Detroit Lions released him from the team shortly after.
Jones is a veteran wide receiver who has played in the NFL for 10 seasons
He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals
And the last five seasons with the Lions.
In 2023, Jones was in his second stint with the Lions
Having signed with the team as a free agent in April.
Jones has not disclosed the specific nature of his personal family matter
but he said in his social media post that it was "something that needs my immediate attention
He also said that he was grateful for the support of the Lions organization and his fans during this difficult time
Jones' decision to step away from football has been met with an outpouring of support from the NFL community.
Many players, coaches, and fans have expressed their admiration for Jones' commitment to his family, and have wished him well.
It is unclear when or if Jones will return to football.