Terrion Arnold was released from jail on Tuesday afternoon.
The NFL cornerback was arrested last week and charged with eight felony counts of armed robbery and kidnapping. Arnold turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday night after allegedly orchestrating the abduction of three men.
Christopher C. Sabella, chief judge of the Florida 13th Circuit Court, granted Arnold bond at $1 million. Per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, online records indicate Arnold was released from Hillsborough County jail after posting bond on Tuesday at 3:09 p.m. The Detroit Lions released him on Monday.
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Sabella set Arnold's bond with multiple conditions. The 23-year-old must surrender his passport within 48 hours and is prohibited from contacting any of the case's six co-defendants or witnesses.
Arnold must also remain confined to his Tallahassee home, aside from court-related appearances and legal appointments. The grant would also have allowed him to play and travel with the Lions, so he could theoretically have been permitted to report to training camp while awaiting a trial.
Arnold faces four charges each of armed robbery and kidnapping and could receive a life sentence if convicted. Prosecutors claim six associates abducted, beat, and pistol-whipped the alleged victims, days after Arnold reported cash and other luxury items stolen from an Airbnb rental.
Two co-defendants pleaded guilty and gave statements linking Arnold to the crime even though he was not present for the alleged kidnapping. Prosecutors argue that he orchestrated the plot.
The Lions selected Arnold in the first round of the 2024 draft after he registered five interceptions in his junior year at Alabama. Arnold has 91 tackles, 18 pass breakups, and one pick in 24 career NFL games.
His former Crimson Tide head coach, Nick Saban, wrote a letter to Sabella praising Arnold's "exceptional character."
“I first met Terrion when he joined my program in 2021," Saban said. "From the beginning, he stood out — not only because of his athletic ability, but because of who he was off the field. Based on my experience with Terrion, I've always believed he leads with genuine care for the people around him."
