On Monday, the Detroit Lions moved on from former first-round NFL draft pick Terrion Arnold, releasing the 23-year-old following his recent arrest.
Arnold is facing eight charges in connection to a February armed robbery and kidnapping in Florida and his charges carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison.
Arnold has been a starting cornerback for the Lions over the past two seasons, appearing in 24 games and starting 22. The expectation was that Arnold would battle for a starting corner position with the Lions again in 2026.
Now, the Lions are looking in a different direction.
Detroit returns cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin who started 11 and six games for the Lions last season, respectively. The Lions drafted Ennis Rakestraw Jr. in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but injuries have limited Rakestraw to just eight games played in his first two seasons.
Detroit drafted Keith Abney II out of Arizona State in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Lions also signed former Titans and Rams cornerback Roger McCreary in NFL free agency.
But, after Arnold’s release, the franchise could certainly be looking for more help at corner. Here’s a list of names CBS’ Jordan Dajani floated as possibilities on Monday evening:
Possible Lions cornerback replacements
Here’s the names CBS shared. Plus, what CBS’ Dajani had to say about each:
- Former Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas: “Rasul Douglas will turn 31 in August, but he’s been an underrated player. He bolstered the Buffalo Bills‘ secondary as a trade-deadline addition in 2023 and then recorded 62 tackles, 13 passes defensed and two interceptions for the Miami Dolphins this past season. Douglas was even named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Jets in Week 14, where he registered five passes defensed, two tackles and an interception.”
- Former Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White: “Tre’Davious White is another 31-year-old cornerback who has made two Pro Bowls. He started 16 games for the Bills last year and recorded 40 tackles, 10 passes defensed and one interception. White hasn’t looked like a premier cornerback as of late, but he still flashes. In the Bills’ playoff victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, White deflected three Trevor Lawrence passes — including a fourth-quarter pass that was intercepted by Cole Bishop to seal the win.”
- Former Colts cornerback Kenny Moore: “Kenny Moore is strictly a slot cornerback and not really an Arnold replacement. But he’s a former Pro Bowler who’s looking for a new home. The Indianapolis Colts gave Moore permission to seek a trade this offseason but no partner appeared. Instead, he was released. In 2025, Moore recorded 55 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, six passes defensed and one interception. It marked the first time since 2022 that Moore recorded fewer than three interceptions.”
- Former Packers cornerback Trevon Diggs: “Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys in the middle of last season and played one game for the Green Bay Packers. Diggs famously led the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021 and made two straight Pro Bowls, beginning with that season. The 2023 ACL injury appeared to derail his career, but at just 27-years-old, he’s worth a look.”
For more Lions coverage, follow us on X, @TheLionsWire, and give our Facebook page a like. Follow Josh on X, @JoshOnLions
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: CBS shares Lions’ potential Terrion Arnold replacements
About the Author
