Marvin Jones’ son Marlo dies

Marlo, the son of Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, has died, he and the team announced on Saturday.

The Lions shared the tragic news in a statement:

Marvin Jones also posted a note on Instagram sharing the sad news.

“Yesterday the Lord called home a piece of my family’s heart, Marlo. It is hard to believe that our little angel, our fighter from day one, our son “Marlito” has unfortunately passed away and is no longer here with us. Marlo, the joy that you brought to us everyday, with that smile, and that energy was like heaven on earth. You will always be in our hearts. We will always remember you. We did not get the chance to hear your first words (It would’ve been in Spanish too) . We didn’t get to see you run with your brothers and sister, you ran with them with your eyes everyday. We know that everything that We do from here on out will be with you. Every step we take, you will be with us. Whenever we have a bad day, We will think of your smile. We miss you already buddy and will forever love you. Rest peacefully our sweet baby boy. You have gained your wings.”

Marlo was the youngest of Jones’ five children.

Marlo was born this year.

Jones called his son a “fighter from day one.”

Jones, 29, has 62 catches for 779 and six touchdowns this season. He was placed on injured reserve earlier this month with an ankle injury.