Terrion Arnold’s Bond Means Nothing Until the Lions and NFL Make Their Move

Terrion Arnold got a $1 million bond but still faces potential NFL suspension and team discipline before he can return to the Lions.

Terrion Arnold got a $1 million bond but still faces potential NFL suspension and team discipline before he can return to the Lions.

Sam LaPorta remains the Lions' top tight end while Tyler Conklin should claim the TE2 spot over Brock Wright, whose roster position could be threatened by undrafted blockers Zach Horton and Miles Kitselman.

Brad Holmes builds the Lions like Vince McMahon pushed WWE talent by investing in homegrown players over flashy free agents, and the strategy is working.

Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold's pre-trial hearing reveals prosecution claims he planned the armed robbery and kidnapping while watching via FaceTime from his car outside.

Drew Petzing turned backup linemen into productive starters in Arizona, and now he's got real talent to work with in Detroit's rebuilt offensive line.

Sam LaPorta enters his fourth NFL season at the exact point where tight ends who exploded as rookies either become legends or fade into footnotes, and his massive contract extension hangs in the balance.

The Terrion Arnold situation is heartbreaking for Detroit, but calling it a collapse ignores the Lions' strong draft track record and the consensus support for picking the top-rated corner available.

Despite Terrion Arnold's arrest, Brian Branch's Achilles injury, and Kerby Joseph's knee concerns, the Lions secondary has more depth than panicking fans realize with proven veterans and emerging talent ready to step up.

The Lions' secondary just got thinner with Terrion Arnold's arrest, and Rock Ya-Sin might be the only realistic option to fill a massive hole at cornerback.

The Lions would save only $2.1 million by cutting Terrion Arnold after his arrest, but a CBA forfeitable breach clause could help recover bonus money if he's unable to play.