Terrion Arnold is now a free agent. The former Detroit Lions cornerback cleared waivers on Monday, meaning no NFL team claimed his contract after the Lions released him last week. He is free to sign with any interested team, according to ESPN.
Arnold, 23, was selected by Detroit with the 24th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He had been expected to start opposite D.J. Reed for the Lions entering the 2026 season. The team moved on after his arrest on multiple felony counts in Florida, including armed robbery and kidnapping.
Prosecutors allege Arnold helped orchestrate a plot targeting three men he believed had stolen cash and luxury items from an Airbnb he had rented in the Tampa area. Arnold has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
A Florida judge denied prosecutors' request to hold him without bond. Arnold posted $1 million bond and was released from custody. As conditions of his release, he must remain at his residence in Tallahassee except for approved travel related to NFL employment, court appearances, or legal appointments. He has also surrendered his passport and is prohibited from contacting co-defendants or witnesses in the case.
Despite the ongoing legal situation, Yahoo Sports reported that multiple NFL teams had previously expressed interest in Arnold before he cleared waivers. He is expected to visit interested clubs as he looks to continue his professional career. The legal case remains active, and any team signing him would be doing so with that proceeding still unresolved.
