Florida judge removes GPS requirement for former Lions cornerback

A Florida judge ruled Friday that former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold does not need to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release. The ruling permits him to continue workouts with NFL teams while seeking a new contract. Arnold turned himself in on June 24 in connection with a February 2026 kidnapping and robbery incident in the Tampa area.

He remains out on a $1 million bond and is subject to home confinement except for work and legal appointments.

Bond conditions reviewed after release The Hillsborough County States Attorney's office filed a motion to reconsider the terms of Arnold's bond conditions after the Lions cut him last week. Prosecutors argued that Arnold is no longer in the "unique position of being an NFL player," which they described as a "substantial change" in circumstances.

Lawyers for Arnold argued that wearing a GPS monitor would prevent him from being signed by another team. An agent for Arnold testified at the hearing that inquiries had come from the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts within 24 hours after the Lions cut Arnold.

The agent told the court that Arnold had a workout with the Texans this week and another scheduled with a different team next week. The agent stated that Arnold was in a team's facility the previous day, that the team paid for his travel, and that he underwent a physical.

"With an ankle monitor, it would be extremely difficult and maybe even impossible for him to get a job," the agent said. The agent also testified there is "a very good likelihood" Arnold will be signed within the next 45 days but noted there is currently no contract or verbal agreement with any team.