By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-12 14:31:10 | Updated at 2026-08-12 17:17:52
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Although he still faces a potential lifetime prison sentence for eight felonies, free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold has a scheduled visit with the New York Giants on Wednesday, a team source has confirmed to The Daily Mail.
Arnold's visit may or may not include a tryout, the source explained.
In any case, the 23-year-old accused of masterminding a kidnapping and armed-robbery plot in Florida last February had a 'great visit' and 'great tryout' with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, according to the head coach of the defending Super Bowl champions, Mike Macdonald.
'It's enough right now that we had him in for a great visit, a great tryout,' Macdonald told reporters. 'It's a situation where there's other things that are surrounding it as well. We're aware of that. We're working through the situation right now. …
'But it was a great visit. I really enjoyed meeting him, and I think he enjoyed being here, so we'll see where it goes.'
In addition to the Seahawks, the Alabama product and former first-round draft pick has also worked out for the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints. The Daily Mail has sought further comment from Arnold's agent.
Arnold stands up during the conclusion of his pretrial detention hearing on Monday, June 29
The 23-year-old accused of masterminding a kidnapping and armed-robbery plot in Florida last February had a 'great visit' and 'great tryout' with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday
Arnold cleared waivers after posting a $1 million bond last month. He has been ordered to stay at his residence in Tallahassee, Florida, except when he is training, playing or traveling with an NFL team. He has also surrendered his passport.
Prosecutors previously requested Arnold be fitted with an ankle monitor, but his attorneys argued he would be unable to play football with this device and the judge agreed.
The Lions took Arnold in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, held in Detroit. He has now become the first player selected in the first round from that year's draft to be released by his team.
Arnold has played in 24 games, with 22 starts, over his two years with the Lions. He managed one interception, against the Minnesota Vikings in November 2025, and has defended 18 passes.
The rising cornerback is accused of coordinating and directing other co-defendants to lure three men to an apartment, where they were 'robbed, beaten and held at gunpoint,' according to state attorneys in Florida.
The victims, who are described as 'three adult males in their late teens,' were left with visible injuries after being pistol-whipped. The co-defendants are also accused of stealing the victims' personal property.
Prosecutors claim Arnold orchestrated the plan in retaliation.
Arnold has played in 24 games with 22 starts over two years with the Lions. He managed one interception, against the Minnesota Vikings in November 2025, and has defended 18 passes
As he told police in February, Arnold was allegedly robbed of $250,000 worth of personal items during his stay at an AirBNB property in Largo, Florida. The 2024 first-round draft pick claimed he lost $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 necklace and a cellphone issued to him by the Lions.
However, prosecutors claim, there is no evidence proving Arnold's alleged victims were the individuals who robbed him back in February.
Arnold is specifically accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and robbery 'just hours' after reporting the missing items to the Largo (Florida) Police Department.
He has denied the allegations through his agent, Denise White of EAG Sports Management, who said her client 'maintains his innocence' and 'categorically denies any involvement.'
'There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations,' read White's statement. 'Instead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences.
'Mr. Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication.'
Previously, when the case first arose in February, the Lions seemed to think Arnold would be fine.
'We got all the information that says he wasn't involved,' Lions coach Dan Campbell said at the annual league meetings. 'That's what we know, that's all we know, and that's really all I can say. As far as I know it's not a big deal. It seems like he still wasn't involved with this.'
Arnold poses alongside his mother at the NFL Draft in Detroit back in April 2024
Co-defendant Arianna Del Valle has admitted to her role in the scheme, prosecutors say
Arnold was arrested around the same time as co-defendants Boakai Hilton, Lyndell Hudson, Freddie Lee Hughes III, and Christion Williams. Two others, Arianna Del Valle and Jasmine Randazzo, have already pleaded guilty to their roles in the crime.
Randazzo has been sentenced to four years in prison followed by another six years of probation, while Del Valle has entered an open plea. Sentencing in her case will take place at a later date.
Del Valle is believed to be Arnold's girlfriend. She and Randazzo were accused of luring the victims to an apartment, where the alleged assault took place.
Investigators say they discovered that Del Valle streamed the incident to Arnold and other co-defendants as the men were traveling to the apartment. Additionally, investigators claim to have discovered a group chat where Arnold and other co-defendants allegedly instructed Del Valle, Williams and Hudson on the assault.
The victims were ultimately let go by the kidnappers, authorities say, after which they informed Tampa Police and identified the suspects.
