Sad news out of Detroit this evening as Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones to Instagram to speak on the passing of his 6-month-old son, Marlo.
Jones did not reveal the cause of death, but it did talk about the joy that Marlo brought during his short time on earth and the pain that his family is feeling as a result of this devastating loss.
Marlo was Marvin’s youngest of 5 children. Many from around the NFL offered their support for Jones, including the Lions, who released the following statement on Twitter:
Despite the Lions’ struggles, Jones was enjoying a solid season, recording 779 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 games before landing on the injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Our thought and prayers go out to Marvin and his family during this difficult time.
