Marvin Jones Jr. - Seattle Seahawks v Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Marvin Jones Jr. (#0) of the Detroit Lions takes the field to play the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field on September 17, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Twelve-year veteran wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. has made a huge decision regarding his NFL career.

The 33-year-old has announced that he is stepping away from the Detroit Lions to handle a personal family matter.

"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," Jones said in a post on his social media accounts.

Jones was in the middle of a second stint in Detroit, where he previously played for five seasons from 2016 to 2020. Following the player's announcement, the Lions released him from their roster.

Jones was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 166th overall pick, where he spent his first four seasons until 2015.

Following his first stint with the Lions, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021 and 2022.

Jones has played in 151 games throughout his career, starting in 118. He has amassed 547 receptions in these games, 7,421 receiving yards, and 58 touchdowns.

Marvin Jones saw little production

Jones returned to the Lions by signing a one-year contract worth $3 million last April.

Despite his extensive experience, his recent contributions have been limited, as he has only managed to secure five receptions on ten targets, accumulating 35 yards without any touchdowns.