Roger Goodell Addresses Possible Discipline for Terrion Arnold
Roger Goodell addressed Terrion Arnold’s situation, emphasizing that the NFL will follow the facts before making any decisions.
As questions continue to surround Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold and a reported legal matter in Florida, the NFL’s top official made it clear Tuesday that the league is taking a measured approach. Speaking at the annual owners meetings, commissioner Roger Goodell addressed whether Arnold could face potential discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy. Goodell: “We’ve got to follow the facts” Goodell emphasized that the situation remains unresolved and that the league will not rush to judgment.
“I think you just said he hasn’t been charged,” Goodell said during a press conference at NFL owners meetings on Tuesday. “I mean, obviously, again, we’ll follow the facts. There are obligations, of course, to report areas where there’s a potential for any personal conduct violations.
But we obviously will follow all of that, and we’ll deal with it appropriately. ” Arnold has not been charged in connection with the reported incident, which allegedly involved an armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 4.
Where things stand According to reports, a Feb. 24 judicial order alleged the incident may have stemmed from retaliation tied to thefts at Arnold’s rental property in Largo, Florida. Those thefts reportedly included: Designer bags Approximately $100,000 in cash An $80,000 necklace Despite those details, Arnold’s attorney has publicly stated that he does not expect charges to be filed.