Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after felony charges, highlighting double standard for star players

Summary

The Detroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold shortly after he was cleared to practice and play following his arrest on multiple felony charges (armed robbery and kidnapping) and posting a $1 million bond. The article argues that the Lions' decision was performance-based — if Arnold had been a star player (All-Pro caliber), the team would have found a way to keep him despite the legal issues. Instead, the team made an example of a player who hasn't performed well enough to warrant the benefit of the doubt.

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bskyDetroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after felony charges, highlighting double standard for star playersnbcsports.com