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Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced on social media that he is stepping away from football to address personal family matters. Jones did not travel with the team for their game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

The Detroit Lions have made the decision to part ways with wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. following his announcement on social media that he would be taking a break from football to focus on personal family matters. Jones did not travel with the team for their game against the Baltimore Ravens due to personal issues.

In an Instagram post, Jones expressed his love and respect for the Ford Family, the city of Detroit, his teammates, and coaches. He explained that he had made the difficult decision to step away from the team in order to take care of his family. Jones acknowledged the support he has received from the organization throughout the years and expressed his gratitude.

Jones, who is 33 years old, has had a limited impact on the field this season, with just five catches for 35 yards in six games. However, over the course of his career, he has been a productive player, recording 547 receptions for 7,421 yards and 58 touchdowns in 151 games.

In addition to parting ways with Jones, the Lions also made other roster moves on Tuesday. They placed Mohamed Ibrahim on the practice squad/injured list and signed Jermar Jefferson, a fellow running back, to the practice squad.

Overall, the decision to release Jones comes as a surprise, considering his past contributions to the team. However, the Lions have made it clear that they support his decision to prioritize his family. It remains to be seen how this will impact the team moving forward, but they will have to adjust without one of their veteran receivers.

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