Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers After Lions Release Following Arrest on Felony Charges

Terrion Arnold cleared waivers Monday afternoon and became a free agent after the Detroit Lions released him last week. ESPN reported that Arnold, 23, was arrested on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida. He turned himself in on June 24 and was released from custody last Tuesday after posting a $1 million bond.

Hillsborough County Judge Christopher Sabella set the bond and imposed conditions that include no contact with six co-defendants or witnesses in the case. Arnold must remain at his residence in Tallahassee, Florida, except when playing, training or traveling with an NFL team or attending court-related appearances or legal appointments.

He was also required to surrender his passport within 48 hours of the ruling.

Authorities accused Arnold of orchestrating the abduction and beating of three men. Prosecutors believe the victims stole luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from Arnold. The victims were abducted three days after cash and items including Rolex watches and Louis Vuitton bags were reported stolen from Arnold at an Airbnb rental in the Tampa area.

Six of Arnold's associates carried out the crimes by holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, according to prosecutors; Arnold was not present. The Lions selected Arnold in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama. He had two years and $4.8 million remaining on his rookie contract at the time of his release.