By Blessing 
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold received some uplifting news regarding his shoulder injury. According to multiple media outlets on Tuesday, a second medical opinion revealed that Arnold will not need surgery.
The update offers major relief for the Lions and their fans, as ESPN reported that the rookie defender could return “sooner than expected” — potentially as early as later this month.
This latest prognosis marks a sharp turnaround from the initial outlook, which suggested Arnold might be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old originally injured his shoulder during Detroit’s 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, then aggravated it in Sunday’s 37-24 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Arnold’s positive update comes at a time when Detroit’s secondary has been thinned by injuries. D.J. Reed recently landed on injured reserve with a hamstring issue, Khalil Dorsey continues to battle a wrist injury, and Ennis Rakestraw underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in August.
Despite the setback, Arnold has been a consistent contributor since being drafted in the first round in 2024. He has started all five games this season, posting 22 tackles and four passes defended. Over his young career, he’s totaled 82 tackles, 14 passes defensed, and a fumble recovery across 21 games.
The Lions (4-1) next face the Kansas City Chiefs (2-3) on Sunday night.