Report: Marvin Jones To Sign With The Lions, Replacing Calvin Johnson
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
The day after Calvin Johnson, the best WR to ever walk through the doors at Ford Field, retired, The Detroit Lions have apparently signed a WR to replace him.
According to SportsCenter anchor Dianna Marie Russini, the Detroit Lions have signed former Cincinnati Bengals' WR Marvin Jones.
Marvin Jones signing in Detroit per sources
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 9, 2016
Top WR off board.... https://t.co/9ZtmM7taTt
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
Marvin Jones told me it was a 'stressful decision' & that he ultimately chose the Lions over the Patriots and Bengals @nflnetwork
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 9, 2016
Jones, 25, who is in his fifth season out of Cal, has spent his entire career with the Bengals. Last season, Jones caught 65 passes for 816 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The 6 foot 2 inch tall, 198 pound WR is expected to be the second option for Matthew Stafford behind Golden Tate.
Jones missed the entire 2014 season due to a series of lower leg-related injuries. His best season came in 2013 when he caught 51 passes for 712 yards and 10 touchdowns.
UPDATE: The Lions are getting WR Marvin Jones for what is expected to be about $8M per year
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 9, 2016
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Marvin Jones' deal with the #Lions is for 5 years at $40M, source said. $20M in guarantees, $17M fully guaranteed. Thru 3 years, it's $27M
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Do you like the signing of Jones?