Terrion Arnold’s time with the Detroit Lions is over, but his next stop could come together quickly.
According to his attorney Harvey Steinberg, the former first-round pick has already been contacted by three NFL teams in the last 48 hours. Arnold’s release is now official, putting him on the league’s waiver wire as he looks for a new opportunity.
Steinberg addressed Arnold’s situation in response to a recent motion from Florida prosecutors seeking to have him fitted with a GPS tether. He said, "Mr.
Arnold is not a flight risk, nor is he a danger to the community. He is confined to his home by both court conditions and media scrutiny and anticipates that he will have employment with another NFL team within 30 days."
If Arnold clears waivers, there are a handful of clubs that could make sense as landing spots.
One possibility is the AFC East team now coached by Aaron Glenn. Detroit’s former defensive coordinator spent a season working closely with Arnold, and that relationship could matter. Glenn has long been known as a coach who connects well with players, and that familiarity could help him get Arnold locked in and improving.
Washington is another team worth watching. Mike Sainristil’s production dipped in 2025 after a strong rookie year, while 2025 second-round pick Trey Amos is projected to start on the other side.
The Commanders also brought in former Lion Amik Robertson to handle nickel duties, but they could still use more competition in that room. Arnold would give them that.
Dallas has a need too. After Trevon Diggs was waived, the Cowboys were searching for a second corner opposite DaRon Bland.
They added Cobie Durant from the Rams and drafted Caleb Downs to play nickel, but Arnold’s starting experience could make him part of that mix. He also offers insurance, especially with Bland limited to 19 games over the last two seasons.
Kansas City is another fit. The Chiefs made major changes in the secondary this offseason, trading Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, drafting Mansoor DeLane in the first round and bringing back veteran L’Jarius Sneed.
Even so, the depth chart still looks shaky, with Kristian Fulton and 2025 third-round pick Nohl Williams currently listed among the backups. Arnold would add experience there.
Tampa Bay rounds out the list. Cornerback may be the biggest question mark on the Buccaneers’ defense, even with talent in the group.
Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morrison are expected to start, while Josh Hayes and Damarion Williams sit behind them after neither played a defensive snap last season. Arnold could step in and push for a starting job on the outside.
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