Report: CB Terrion Arnold, who is facing 8 felony charges, plans to join Seahawks

Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions on June 29 after he was arrested on eight felony charges related to a February robbery and kidnapping in Florida.

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Aug 13, 2026, 5:00 PM Updated: 5:29 pm

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Third-year cornerback Terrion Arnold plans to sign with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported.

Per The Associated Press, Arnold and the Seahawks are working on a contract. ESPN’s Brady Henderson, who covers the Seahawks, said he expects the deal to be for one year at the minimum salary.

Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions on June 29 after he was arrested on eight felony charges related to a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida.

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Arnold, 23, is alleged to have orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men, according to the Associated Press. Prosecutors believe Arnold wrongly suspected the three victims stole luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him.

Should Arnold be signed, his availability will still be in question. According to Schefter, “the NFL must decide whether to put Arnold on the Commissioner’s Exempt List” amid his legal issues.

The Seahawks’ interest in the 2024 first-round NFL Draft pick out of Alabama was first reported on Sunday and was even featured in Tuesday’s episode of “Hard Knocks,” the HBO documentary series that is currently featuring the Seahawks’ training camp.

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The 6-foot, 195-pound Arnold made 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.

In addition to Seattle, Arnold visited the Houston Texas, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants after his release from the Lions.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Arnold’s visit and tryout went well.

“It’s a situation where there’s other things surrounding it as well, we’re aware of that,” Macdonald said. “We’re working through the situation right now. I enjoyed meeting him and he enjoyed being here. We’ll see how it goes.”

Macdonald said the Seahawks would look into Arnold’s background.

“I trust our people to make the best decision for us,” Macdonald said. “We also think this is a great place to come work, too, and that people can be the best version of themselves if given the opportunity. Works both ways.”

Three-time Pro Bowler Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe are entrenched as the Seahawks’ top two cornerbacks, but the third 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 third CB role. Rookie third-round pick Julian Neal also was expected to factor in, but he’s missed most of training camp with an injury.

The Seahawks fielded arguably the NFL’s best defense last season. No team allowed fewer points per game (17.2), and Seattle finished in the top seven in the league in sacks and interceptions.

The Associated Press contributed to this post.