Cornerback Terrion Arnold Goes Unclaimed on Waivers, Becomes Free Agent
First-round pick Terrion Arnold cleared waivers without a team assuming his $4.85 million guaranteed contract and is now a free agent pending resolution of criminal charges.
Terrion Arnold, a former first-round draft pick, passed through waivers unclaimed, leaving his $4.848 million guaranteed salary for the next two seasons untouched. The cornerback, who was selected by the Detroit Lions in 2024, appeared in 16 games with 15 starts as a rookie and played in eight games with seven starts last season.
"Arnold is now a free agent. That may remain the case until the pending criminal charges against him, arising from a February 2026 armed robbery and kidnapping, are fully resolved," a league source said.
No team submitted a claim for Arnold's contract, and he remains unsigned while the legal matters are addressed.