Zach Zenner Talks 'Big Implications' of Terrion Arnold Arrest

Terrion Arnold arrest could have significant ramifications on career, earnings.

Former Detroit Lions first round draft pick Terrion Arnold throws the ceremonial first pitch at Detroit Tigers game | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

A former Detroit Lions running back has shared his thoughts regarding the potential ramifications financially for cornerback Terrion Arnold, following being charged and arrested in an alleged robbery and kidnapping case.

Zach Zenner, who played in Detroit from 2015-2018, is currently a public speaker, nutritionist and NFL agent.

As a result of language that is typically included in NFL contracts, the former first-round pick could have his future guaranteed money voided, and the team could seek to reclaim other bonuses and monies paid out in the past.

"Terrion Arnold's imprisonment, released by the Lions, posting million dollar bail, all that has been dominated in the news these past couple of days. Certainly sending support his way, no matter which way this goes, because he's already lost a lot," said Zenner. "And one of those things maybe his guaranteed money."

Arnold inked a four-year, $14,343,710 fully guaranteed contract in 2024 that included a $7,251,788 signing bonus. He had a little less than $5 million that was due in guarantees over the course of the next two years.

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As Zenner explained on social media, "One of the interesting things about the story, for me, is the implications this has on this contract, because first round picks receive guaranteed money. And Tarrant Arnold was due $4.8 million in guarantees over the next two years. There is small part of the contract that those guarantees can be voided for violating the NFL's personal code of conduct policy."

Zenner continued, "Which can happen, or you can be found guilty of violating that policy, whether you're convicted or not. The hope for his sake, of course, is that he wasn't involved, that he gets cleared of all wrongdoing. But, if he was arrested and spent some time in jail, he's probably involved in some way. And that then allows the Lions to not fulfill on his guarantees and potentially even claw back some of the guarantees that they gave him."

If Detroit seeks to recoup additional monies, the 23-year-old has the right to challenge the decision.

Arnold has officially been placed on waivers and is awaiting his next court date that is scheduled for July 10 in Florida.

Terrion Arnold's arrest has big implications for his financial future.

There's a small part of every NFL contract that says if you violate the NFL's code of conduct policy you can lose your right to the guarantees on your contract.

It doesn't matter if you're convicted or not… pic.twitter.com/wPDdYm7m85

— Zach Zenner (@zenner31) July 2, 2026

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