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The Detroit Lions had plans to pursue edge rusher Maxx Crosby as a trade target, but another player’s legal troubles may have put a stop to it.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to shop Crosby, who reportedly grew discontent with the team when he was placed on injured reserve to end the season. The Lions have been identified as a top contender to land Crosby, but a new report suggests that the team hit an unexpected roadblock.
Terrion Arnold’s Legal Situation Complicates Offseason Plans
The Detroit News’ Nolan Bianchi reported that Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was mentioned in a Florida court order related to the pretrial detention of Boakai Hilton. Police have accused Hilton of planning a kidnapping and robbery during a car ride where Arnold was present, with the plans allegedly in response to a pair of thefts at Arnold’s home.
SI.com’s John Maakaron reported that the situation put a halt to trade plans in Detroit.
“League sources express the recent developments with cornerback Terrion Arnold will likely put a pause on Detroit’s willingness to part ways with early round picks, as the team may now need to use one on a cornerback in the not too distant future,” Maakaron wrote.
“Detroit’s entire coaching staff and front office were in agreement that adding Crosby would have been a move that would instantly put the team in serious contention to win the Super Bowl.”