ALLEN PARK -- Whether Terrion Arnold had a good or bad game -- or even just a good or bad day -- it’s rare to catch him without a smile or laugh.

But behind that easygoing demeanor was a young man carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, as life, responsibilities, and tough decisions weighed heavily on him -- something his friend Jason Wilson could see clearly.

Following the Detroit Lions’ season-opening loss to the division rival Green Bay Packers -- a result that sent fans and media alike into a mild panic -- Arnold was coming off one of his poorest showings. In addition to being part of multiple busted coverages, he also suffered a groin injury.

Wilson, who leads Detroit’s Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy -- a local nonprofit that mentors boys and men throu

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