Huard: 3 thoughts on Seahawks’ interest in CB Terrion Arnold

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly among a number of NFL teams taking interest in cornerback Terrion Arnold, who was released by the Detroit Lions earlier this summer after being arrested on eight felony charges in connection to a robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida.

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Seattle hosted Arnold for a visit on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Arnold, a 2024 first-round draft pick, also previously met with the Houston Texans and has other teams trying to line up visits too, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Monday morning. Among those teams is the Los Angeles Chargers, who Garafolo said are “incredibly serious” in their interest.

During Monday’s edition of Brock and Salk on Seattle Sports, former NFL quarterback Brock Huard shared a few thoughts on the Seahawks’ reported interest in Arnold. Here’s a recap of what he said.

‘A very real possibility’

When news emerged last month that the Seahawks were among several teams inquiring about Arnold, Huard thought it was just a case of due diligence from Seattle general manager John Schneider.

But now, Huard thinks it’s more than that.

“A month ago, I thought it was just John and the organization doing what John and the organization always do – turn over every stone, try to figure out exactly what’s going on,” Huard said.

“And now, a month later, I think this is a very real possibility. It would not surprise me at all if he signed this week.”

Garafolo said teams are vetting Arnold to get his “side of the story.” According to the Associated Press, Chief Circuit Court Judge Christopher Sabella granted bond to Arnold and stated that prosecutors are “not there yet” in having a strong case for Arnold’s guilt.

“That is a big reason teams (are) wanting to meet with Arnold – speak to him face to face and get his side of the story and see what the legal situation might wind up being,” Garafolo said. “The Lions didn’t even wait for that. They released Arnold. But he is making the rounds.

“Now, if he signs a contract, he’ll potentially be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list and not available to play immediately. … So, a lot of questions to be asked and answered.”

The Seahawks have connections

As the Seahawks go through the vetting process, they have at least two people in the building with ties to Arnold through Alabama – where Arnold spent three seasons in 2021-23 before the Lions selected him with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Karl Scott, the Seahawks’ defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach, was Alabama’s defensive backs coach from 2018-20. Scott left Alabama prior to Arnold’s 2021 freshman season, but was involved in Arnold’s recruitment to the Crimson Tide.

Also, Seahawks third-string quarterback Jalen Milroe spent three seasons as Arnold’s teammate at Alabama. Arnold told reporters at the 2024 NFL scouting combine that he and Milroe had a “Kobe Bryant competition” to try to beat each other to the practice facility each morning.

“When it comes to this young man, (the Seahawks) have got a lot of connection,” Huard said. “… There is a lot more than I think other (teams) have in this process to know the past character. And that’s really what you’re digging into.”

Cornerback depth is a need

With 20 of 22 starters returning and most of their key depth pieces back, the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks don’t have many question marks on their deep and talented roster.

One of the few questions is at cornerback, where the No. 3 corner spot is up for grabs after Riq Woolen’s departure in free agency.

Third-year pro Nehemiah Pritchett and free agent addition Noah Igbinoghene currently appear to be the leading candidates for the CB3 role. Rookie third-round pick Julian Neal also was expected to factor in, but he’s missed most of training camp with an injury.

To Huard, the Seahawks’ reported interest in Arnold is evidence that cornerback depth remains a need.

“If there’s going to be a player that they were going to trade for or pick up off waivers, … I think corner is the biggest need on this roster depth-wise,” Huard said. “And this is a first-round talent.

“This is a guy (the Seahawks) loved in the pre-draft process as well, so this didn’t just all of a sudden hit them. They really, really liked him in the pre-draft process as a prospect, as a fit in this system.”

The 6-foot, 195-pound Arnold had one interception and 18 pass breakups in 24 games with the Lions over his two NFL seasons. He was sidelined for half of last season with a shoulder injury.

“Yes, I know, he was not a great player last year,” Huard said. “He had an immense amount of holding calls, pass interference calls. … There was kind of boom or bust in his game last year, but I think they feel that he’s going to be a really good fit, and you get a chance to get somebody at a very minimal cost with that kind of upside.”

Listen to the full Brock and Salk conversation at this link or in the audio player near the top of this story. Tune into Brock and Salk weekdays from 6-10 a.m. or find the podcast on the Seattle Sports app.

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