Overview
- Law enforcement arrested Arnold in late June on eight felony counts, including four kidnapping and four armed‑robbery charges, and a judge set a $1 million bond with travel restrictions.
- Since clearing waivers after his release by the Detroit Lions, Arnold has worked out for the Houston Texans, visited the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, and is set to meet and work out for the New Orleans Saints.
- Arnold remains free to travel for work under his bond but must surrender his passport and avoid contact with co‑defendants while prosecutors prepare for an Aug. 13 arraignment in Tampa.
- NFL teams are vetting his on‑field ability against legal and reputation risks, and the league retains the option to place him on the commissioner’s exempt list during its personal‑conduct review.
- A 2024 first‑round pick out of Alabama, Arnold started 22 of 24 games for Detroit; any signing would be on new contract terms and could create an immediate storyline if he faces the Lions in Week 1.