Dan Campbell addresses Lions’ decision to cut Terrion Arnold
Key Points:
- Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the team's decision to release Terrion Arnold following his arrest on multiple felony charges, calling it a "tough-but-right move" and expressing regret over letting go of a player they had invested in.
- Arnold faces eight felony charges related to an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping incident in February and is currently out on a $1 million bond; despite this, his representatives report interest from several NFL teams.
- Campbell expressed confidence in the Lions' current cornerback group, highlighting players like D.J. Reed, Rock Ya-Sin, Ennis Rakestraw, Roger McCreary, Khalil Dorsey, and rookie Keith Abney as capable replacements.
- The Lions plan to cross-train McCreary and Abney, who have nickel corner experience, to also play outside cornerback, though their primary focus will remain at the nickel position.
- In the opening training camp practice, D.J. Reed took a starting cornerback role, while Rakestraw and Ya-Sin shared time at the other outside cornerback spot.