New Intel reveals why former Alabama Crimson Tide star Terrion Arnold was cut from Detriot Lions amid ongoing legal situation
Former Alabama Crimson Tide star Terrion Arnold was arrested last week before posting bond and being released from the Detroit Lions. We have information on what made the Lions make a decision so soon and what may be next for Arnold.
The Alabama Crimson Tide were hit with a bit of a shock recently when former standout Terrion Arnold was arrested on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery in the state of Florida.
Arnold would post bond for over $1 million dollars, but just hours later, he was cut from the Detroit Lions, the team that selected him 24th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. That prompted Nick Saban to come out in defense of Arnold, going as far as to write a letter of recommendation for Arnold. But what made the decision so easy for Detroit? Why did they decide to cut bait so fast? A to Z Sports spoke to sources and gathered the following intel.
Terrion Arnold Facts
- Born in Tallahassee, Florida.
- First team All-American at UA in 2023.
- 24th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions seemingly knew what was coming with Terrion Arnold
“Arnold has always been a high-character player. The Detroit Lions have done a lot of work on this internally, and for them to release him, they know something. And let’s be honest, he’s a corner who would have been running with the two’s potentially. He had yet to live up to what he showed at Alabama or what made him the 24th pick in the draft. That, coupled with the legal situation, and it made sense to cut bait from the Lions’ point of view.”
Terrion Arnold’s shaky start may have contributed to his release
As the source would go on to say, if this were DeVonta Smith with the Eagles or Will Anderson (who just signed the largest defensive contract ever) with the Texans, barring a slam dunk case for the prosecution, those players probably are not getting cut.
That’s the business part of this equation. Arnold has dealt with injuries and inconsistent play since leaving Tuscaloosa. It’s a lot easier to cut your losses with a borderline liability than to say goodbye to a top earner.
What comes next for Terrion Arnold?
Arnold will undoubtedly face an uphill climb to rejoin the league. His representation has come out and said multiple teams have reached out to him, and that very well may be true, but the legal situation isn’t going anywhere.
The court said that Arnold may attend work and doesn’t have to wear an ankle monitor, but he cannot leave the country, and he will face trial at some point. That naturally will position teams to ask if the juice is worth the squeeze. Time will tell where things go from here.