Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is on the move, and his next stop could come quickly.
Arnold, who was released by Detroit after the team used a first-round pick on him in 2024, is now on waivers. His attorney, Harvey Steinberg, said the former Alabama defensive back has already drawn interest, noting that three NFL teams have contacted him in the last 48 hours.
Steinberg also addressed a recent Florida prosecutors’ motion seeking to have Arnold fitted with a GPS tether, saying, "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 few teams that could make sense as a landing spot.
The Commanders stand out as a possible fit because of Aaron Glenn. Detroit’s former defensive coordinator is now the head coach of the AFC East squad, and a reunion with a player he worked closely with for a season would not be surprising. Glenn’s reputation as a strong relationship builder could matter here, especially with a 23-year-old corner trying to get back on track.
Washington also has a cornerback room that could use more competition. Mike Sainristil’s production dipped in 2025 after a strong rookie season, and 2025 second-round pick Trey Amos is expected to start opposite him. The Commanders also signed former Lion Amik Robertson to work as their nickel corner, but Arnold could still give them another option in the mix.
Dallas is another team to watch. After Trevon Diggs was waived, the Cowboys were looking for a second cornerback to line up opposite DaRon Bland.
They added Cobie Durant from the Rams and drafted Caleb Downs to handle nickel duties, but Arnold’s starting experience could still make him an appealing piece of competition for Durant and Bland. He could also serve as insurance, with Bland limited to 19 games over the last two seasons.
Kansas City could also have interest. The Chiefs made major changes to their 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 with those moves, the depth chart still looks shaky, with Kristian Fulton and 2025 third-round pick Nohl Williams listed among the backups. Arnold would add experience there.
Tampa Bay rounds out the list, and the fit is easy to see. Cornerback remains one of the biggest questions on the Buccaneers’ defense, even with Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morrison expected to start.
Behind them, Josh Hayes and Damarion Williams are backups, but neither played a defensive snap last season. Arnold could walk into that situation and compete right away for a job on the outside.
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