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Detroit Lions Sign WR Marvin Jones Jr.

Marvin Jones Jr. is returning to the Detroit Lions.

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The Detroit Lions have brought back a familiar face at the wide receiver position. 

According to NFL Media, Marvin Jones Jr., who played in Detroit from 2016-2020, is returning to Motown for the 2023 season. 

The contract is reportedly a one-year deal worth $3 million, which includes incentives that could push the value up to a total of $5 million. 

After a solid stint in Motown, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed the veteran wideout to a two-year contract worth $13.5 million. 

In Detroit, Jones played at a high level, averaging nearly 58 receptions, 860 yards and seven touchdowns each season. 

After Detroit general manager Brad Holmes indicated the team could still add talent in free agency, head coach Dan Campbell expressed at the league meetings that the team was in search of a wideout to replace DJ Chark, who signed with the Carolina Panthers. 

"Yeah, I would say so. I think it would be nice to find another guy that can help us out there," Campbell said. "I would say our eyes are there. We do have eyes there, somehow, some way. But yeah, we'll miss Chark. He's another one. He brought something to us that was a little different than the rest of them. So yeah, I think that's a fair assessment." 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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