Lions linked to 9-year veteran to fill void for injured terrion Arnold

There have been some conflicting reports for the Detroit Lions over the past few days, with Dan Campbell suggesting that young cornerback Terrion Arnold is dealing with a long-term injury, per the Detroit Free Press. NFL Network had even suggested that it could’ve been season-ending.

However, Arnold took to social media earlier in the week and said that “God is good,” which might have been a sign that he’ll return sometime during the 2025 season.

Nonetheless, it doesn’t sound like that’ll be anytime soon, so the Lions will have to go out and make the necessary moves. Emmett Matasovsky of Sports Illustrated looked at a few options, including a current player on the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.

Fabian Moreau was among the players he believes could be a decent fit because he goes up against Justin Jefferson during practice.

“Moreau is a former third-rounder from 2017 and is well-traveled among the league. This is currently the UCLA product’s second stint with the Vikings, and has been with six other NFL teams besides Minneapolis.

“Moreau has battled in practice with Justin Jefferson since August 27, and also spent the entire 2024 season with the Vikings. The defensive back knows the league, has produced before, and has prior knowledge of an upcoming opponent. He was promoted to the Vikings for a game-day elevation last week, too. Moreau is still being relied upon” Matasovsky wrote.

Moreau has been in the NFL much longer than some of the other players listed, and he’s 31 years old. He spent his college days at UCLA and has experience in the NFL, having appeared in games for the Washington Commanders, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, and the Vikings, playing in seven games last season for Minnesota.

While he’s getting older and might not offer more than someone they could look to take a flyer on, he has valuable experience.

If the Lions really want to get creative, they could explore the trade market, but with the trade deadline not for a few weeks, it might be best to save those assets for when they’re needed most.