Marvin Jones' Lions contract: How much will former Jaguars WR earn in 2023?

Jacksonville Jaguars v Detroit Lions
Marvin Jones Jacksonville Jaguars v Detroit Lions

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones is returning to the "313".

The 11-year veteran wide receiver has agreed to a deal with the Lions to return to Detroit on a one-year deal. Jones spent 2016-2019 with the Lions after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals.

He then joined the Lions in 2016 as a he signed a five-year $40 million contract with the team. He spent the last two seasons in Jacksonville with the Jaguars, where he recorded over 110 receptions, 1,300, yards, and seven touchdowns.

Jones' lone 1,000 yard season came in 2017 with Detroit, and he's recorded nine touchdowns in three seasons with the Lions.

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Marvin Jones' Lions contract breakdown

Marvin Jones Washington Football Team v Detroit Lions
Marvin Jones Washington Football Team v Detroit Lions

Jones agreed to a one-year deal that included a $3 million base salary with a chance of making $5 million.

In 11 seasons in the NFL, he has earned $56 million. He earned $13.5 million in the last two seasons with Jacksonville and earned nearly $33 million with the Lions, according to spotrac.com.

Jones' Madden rating

Marvin Jones Tennessee Titans v Jacksonville Jaguars
Marvin Jones Tennessee Titans v Jacksonville Jaguars

In Madden 23, Jones has an overall rating of 78, which is fairly average. He has a Physical Artchetype and has a Default Stride Loose Running Style.

During the Madden launch, he was rated as an 82. he went down to an 80 in Week 4, and down to a 79 in Week eight. He went to a 78 in Week 10 and remained as a 78 for the rest of the season.

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Jones' injury history

Marvin Jones Miami Dolphins v Jacksonville Jaguars
Marvin Jones Miami Dolphins v Jacksonville Jaguars

According to draftsharks.com, Jones has suffered 10 injuries throughout his NFL career. He has suffered a shoulder injury, four thigh injuries, two knee injuries, and three foot injuries.

Ankle and foot injuries kept him out for the entire 2014 season. He has missed 33 games throughout his career in the NFL.

He's suffered an MCL tear, multiple ankle sprains, a foot fracture, multiple hamstring strains, thigh and knee bruises, and a shoulder sprain throughout his career.

Marvin Jones' stats

AFC Wild Card Playoffs - Los Angeles Chargers v Jacksonville Jaguars
AFC Wild Card Playoffs - Los Angeles Chargers v Jacksonville Jaguars

In 10 seasons played, Jones has recorded 542 catches for 7,386 yards and 58 touchdowns. He's only recorded one 1,000 yard season, which occurred in 2017 as he went for 1,101 yards a member of the Detroit Lions.

He has recorded nine receiving touchdowns with the Lions in three seasons but has yet to catch more than 100 passes in a season.

This past season with the the Jaguars, he recorded 46 receptions for 529 yards and three touchdowns.

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