Terrion Arnold’s next NFL stop could come quickly.
The former Detroit Lions cornerback has already been contacted by three NFL teams in the last 48 hours, according to his attorney Harvey Steinberg, after Detroit released the former first-round pick it selected in 2024. With the move now official, Arnold is on waivers and waiting to see who makes the next call.
Steinberg addressed the situation in response to a recent motion from Florida prosecutors seeking to have Arnold 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, several teams stand out as possible landing spots.
The first is the AFC East team led by Aaron Glenn, Detroit’s former defensive coordinator. Glenn is now the head coach there, and a reunion would make sense given how closely he worked with Arnold during their season together. Glenn’s reputation as a strong relationship builder could matter here, especially with a 23-year-old corner trying to reset his career.
Washington is another team to watch. The Commanders are in a mixed spot at cornerback after Mike Sainristil’s production dipped in 2025 following a strong rookie year, while 2025 second-round pick Trey Amos is expected to start opposite him. Washington also added former Lion Amik Robertson as its nickel corner, but Arnold could still fit as another competitive piece in that room.
Dallas could also enter the mix. After Trevon Diggs was waived, the Cowboys needed a second corner opposite DaRon Bland and responded by signing Cobie Durant from the Los Angeles Rams and drafting Caleb Downs to play nickel. Arnold’s starting experience could still make him appealing as competition for Durant and Bland, and he could also serve as insurance with Bland having been limited to 19 games over the last two seasons.
Kansas City is in a similar spot, with its secondary undergoing major change this offseason. Trent McDuffie was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, the Chiefs drafted Mansoor DeLane in the first round, and they reunited with veteran L'Jarius Sneed.
Even so, the depth chart is still shaky, with Kristian Fulton and 2025 third-round pick Nohl Williams listed among the backups. Arnold would give them another experienced option.
Tampa Bay rounds out the list. Cornerback remains the biggest question mark on the Buccaneers’ defense, even with Zyon McCollum and Benjamin Morrison expected to start.
Josh Hayes and Damarion Williams are behind them, but neither played a defensive snap last season. That makes Arnold a logical candidate to compete for a job on the outside if Tampa Bay wants to add more certainty to the room.
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