Lions Cut Terrion Arnold After He’s Arrested on Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Charges

Terrion Arnold Credit: Todd Rosenberg/GettyNEED TO KNOWThe Detroit Lions have cut Terrion Arnold five days after his arrest • >The cornerback was arrested on Wednesday, June 24 in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping scheme • >Arnold's bail was set at $1 million on MondayThe Detriot Lions are parting ways with Terrion Arnold.

>The team announced Monday, June 29 that they released the 23-year-old cornerback after his arrest Wednesday in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Florida. The NFL star faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery.

>Arnold turned himself in and was taken into custody on Wednesday, the Tampa Police Department confirmed in a news release. On Monday, shortly before the Lions announced they would release him, a judge set Arnold's bail at $1 million, and require him to stay home except for work and court appearances.

>Arnold's attorney R. Timothy Jansen denied any wrongdoing on behalf of his client last week.

Terrion Arnold Credit: Kevin Sabitus/Getty"Mr. Arnold had no involvement whatsoever in the activities that led to those arrests," Jansen said in a statement to the Detroit Free Press. “He did not participate in, nor was he present for, any conduct related to the alleged offenses. There is no evidence in police reports, text messages, or witness statements that implicates Mr. Arnold in any way.”

>He added, "In fact, after direct communication with the lead prosecutor, it has been confirmed that no charges have been filed against Mr. Arnold in connection with this matter."

>“We are aware of the legal situation regarding Terrion Arnold," a spokesperson for the Detroit Lions told PEOPLE at the time of his arrest. "We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process.”

>A standout at Alabama, Arnold was selected No. 24 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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>Arnold has seen limited action over two seasons, and played only eight games during the 2025 season after he was suffered a concussion and shoulder injury.

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