Terrion Arnold is gearing up for a big comeback. The Detroit Lions' third-year cornerback, who missed nine games last season due to a shoulder injury and a concussion, is setting his sights on training camp this July.

Despite the setbacks, Arnold's confidence hasn't wavered. "Before I got hurt I was getting in my groove, figuring things out," he said during a charity event at Dave & Buster's last week, where he hosted about 25 kids with incarcerated parents. "Started playing my best ball and then just dealing with that injury, nagging it, so I’m just excited to see where I’ll be at with not having any injuries and just really looking forward to being out there with my team."

Arnold's injury troubles began in Week 4 last September against the Cleveland Browns. He aggravated the shoulder the following week against the Cincinnati Bengals, missing two games with what the Lions feared was a season-ending issue. He returned in November, only to be sidelined again by a concussion for another two games. After aggravating the shoulder once more in a Thanksgiving loss to the Green Bay Packers, Arnold opted for season-ending surgery.

The Lions' first-round pick in 2024 finished the season with a passer rating against of 95.0 and a completion percentage allowed of 56.8%—numbers similar to his rookie year (94.7 and 57%). But there were bright spots: he snagged his first career interception in a Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and allowed just one touchdown over his final five games.

As for his return timeline, Arnold is playing it smart. He's unsure about participating in OTAs or mandatory minicamp this spring, as his recovery and treatment will guide those decisions. But he's clear on one thing: "As far as training camp and stuff, I know I’m expected to be there."

With Arnold penciled in as a starting cornerback for the Lions secondary, fans have every reason to be excited about what a healthy season could bring.