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Seattle Seahawks sign CB Terrion Arnold amid felony charges

Overview

The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Terrion Arnold to a one-year, minimum-salary contract following his release from the Detroit Lions. Arnold, a former first-round pick from the University of Alabama, joins the team while facing eight felony charges in Florida, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and conspiracy.

Prosecutors allege Arnold orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February after wrongly suspecting them of stealing $100,000 and luxury goods. Arnold and his legal team deny all wrongdoing, with his representatives stating there is ‘no credible evidence’ against him. He has been released on a $1 million bond and remains under home confinement.

Arnold was waived by the Lions five days after his arrest on June 24. Analysts have suggested the Lions' decision to part ways with him may have been driven by performance issues, concerns regarding his transparency following the arrest, or potential league-mandated paid leave. During his time in Detroit, Arnold struggled to meet first-round expectations, recording 60 solo tackles in his rookie season and 31 tackles in his sophomore year before an injury.

In Seattle, Arnold will compete for the third cornerback role behind Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stated the organization is respecting the legal process and is waiting for the NFL to determine Arnold’s eligibility. Former teammate and Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe welcomed the signing, stating Arnold is a ‘committed player’ who will fit the team's culture. Arnold has a scheduled court appearance on October 5.

Entities

Seattle Seahawks · Detroit Lions · Terrion Arnold · Mike Macdonald · Jalen Milroe

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Timeline

  1. about 21 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Terrion Arnold signs one-year deal with Seattle Seahawks

    Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks following his release from Detroit amid pending legal charges.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Seattle Seahawks sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amid felony charges

    The Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Terrion Arnold to a one-year deal amid eight felony charges in Florida related to an alleged kidnapping and robbery incident.

  3. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 38 sources
    Seattle Seahawks sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amid felony charges

    The Seattle Seahawks are signing cornerback Terrion Arnold to a one-year deal despite his eight felony charges involving alleged kidnapping and robbery in Florida.

  4. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Terrion Arnold visits Seattle Seahawks amid NFL interest

    Former Detroit Lions first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold has visited the Seattle Seahawks and previously met with the Houston Texans as he seeks a new NFL team.

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