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A Florida judge ruled Friday that former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold does not need to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release.
The decision allows Arnold to continue working out with NFL teams as he seeks a new contract.
Arnold turned himself in on June 24 in connection with a February 2026 kidnapping and robbery incident in the Tampa area.
He remains out on a $1 million bond under home confinement, with exceptions for work and legal appointments.
The Hillsborough County State Attorney's office had filed a motion to reconsider Arnold's bond conditions after the Lions released him last week.
Prosecutors argued that losing his roster spot marked a substantial change in circumstances, since he was no longer in the unique position of being an NFL player.
Judge Jeffrey Rich rejected that argument.
Arnold's attorneys contended that a GPS monitor would prevent him from signing with another team.
His agent, Nicole Lynn, testified that she fielded inquiries from the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts within 24 hours of his release from Detroit.
Lynn told the court Arnold worked out with the Texans this week and has another workout scheduled with a different team next week.
"He actually had a workout with the team, an NFL team, just yesterday," said Lynn.
"So he was in their facility, they paid for him to fly in, he did a physical, which shows you how serious these teams are about him.
"With an ankle monitor, it would be extremely difficult and maybe even impossible for him to get a job." Lynn testified there is a strong likelihood Arnold signs with a team within 45 days, though she stopped short of guaranteeing it.
She confirmed no contract or verbal agreement currently exists with any team.
Arnold cleared waivers Monday and is now an unrestricted free agent.
The Lions selected him in the first round of the 2024 draft out of Alabama.