Marvin Jones Shocks Fans With Surprising NFL Exit 

Marvin Jones announces unexpected NFL departure for family reasons.

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[{"selector":"#anim-8412f2fd-c95b-4622-917f-b904cc7b56e5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Jones shares heartfelt Instagram post explaining his decision. Story Source

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[{"selector":"#anim-6e6dde04-7c05-4f7c-95a7-c52cae7fd160 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-11.919247556538096%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Jones' performance this season fell short of expectations.

[{"selector":"#anim-32ea1d96-f5fb-4e99-a6de-745bc4fe4344 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] He did not travel with the team to a recent game in Baltimore.

[{"selector":"#anim-954466f0-371b-48d5-aa45-cf827d2a5f80 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.284926350957935%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Marvin Jones has an impressive NFL career with 547 catches and 58 touchdowns.

[{"selector":"#anim-d1d1410a-8c54-4bfb-8f85-1d708564dd61 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.708844952224127%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] His decision highlights the importance of balancing personal and professional life. Story Source