Lions agree to 1 yr deal with WR Marvin Jones (UFA-Jaguars)

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Detroit Lions bringing back Marvin Jones to fill void in wide receiver corps

Lions bringing back Marvin Jones Jr. to bolster wide-receiving group
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This new thread relates to the following threads:


Lions Free Agency Preview and Results: ( 2023 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1668/chark-free-agent-info-season

NFL Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers ( 2023 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1674/free-agency-preview-wide-receivers

DJ Chark :Free Agent Info ( 2023 season )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1668/chark-free-agent-info-season


I expressed the following in the 'NFL Free Agency Preview: Wide Receivers ( 2023 )' thread:

DJ Chark isn't going to be easy to replace. Jaguars UFA / former Lions WR Marvin Jones is still available on the open market but he doesn't have the speed to keep an Opposing Defense playing closer to the line of scrimmage more often. Jets WR Corey Davis would be worth the Lions looking at closely, if he's a salary cap casualty in the coming weeks. The draft is an option, as early as a Round 1 selection. The learning curve for a rookie WR is concerning though.

Having said this, Marvin Jones has high caliber ball skills, is a very good route runner, and has great intangibles. If the Lions end up signing Marvin Jones, I think he would be very helpful in the development of Jamison Williams and a WR the Lions end up drafting this season (assuming the Lions draft a WR).

The contract that Marvin Jones agreed to with the Lions is one that I'm comfortable with.

Quintez Cephus is also in the mix at WR for the Lions.

I'm still anticipating the Lions drafting a WR. But at or near what point of the draft this will occur is a difficult question to predict the answer.

Welcome Back, Marvin!

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Film Review: Breaking down new Lions WR Marvin Jones

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While I'm skeptical that Marvin Jones can effectively replace the vertical dimension DJ Chark provided, this article helps illustrate the route running, awareness, and ball skills, MJJ should bring to the table for the Lions this coming season.

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Marvin Jones to wear No. 0 in second stint with Lions

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I'm glad that Kalif Raymond is keeping # 11 and that Marvin Jones chose # 0.

Raymond established himself as a valuable part of the Lions the previous 2 seasons.

Jones is one of the most productive WRs in Lions history. It's fitting that he's the first Lions player to wear the # 0.

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Marvin Jones Jr.’s contract details with the Lions revealed

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This is welcome news, that much more with the Lions agreeing to pay $ 1.5 million of Jeff Okudah's 2023 salary:

Lions trade CB Jeff Okudah to Falcons for 5th Round Pick-'23

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1742/lions-trade-okudah-falcons-round

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Amon-Ra St. Brown is already learning from Marvin Jones in Lions workouts

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The value Marvin Jones provides the Lions off the field (in non-game performing situations) probably exceeds the value Jones likely will provide on the field. Great intangibles!

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Breaking down the incentives in Marvin Jones contract with the Lions

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Regarding the incentives in Marvin Jones' 1 year contract with the Lions, so much of whether Jones will earn the incentives will depend on how many snaps on Offense Jones gets with the Lions. With Jamison Williams suspended for the first 6 games, Jones should have plenty of opportunities early in the season. After that period of the season, so much will probably depend on the health factor on the Lions receiving unit.