Mike Macdonald discusses Terrion Arnold signing amid legal issues
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed the team's decision to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges in Florida. During a press conference following practice for their preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, Macdonald acknowledged the serious nature of Arnold's situation while emphasizing the team's due diligence and belief in his potential. The Seahawks hosted Arnold for a tryout, which Macdonald described positively. However, Arnold will not play in the upcoming preseason game as the team finalizes a timeline for his participation. The NFL may also place him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, preventing him from playing during the regular season.
- •Macdonald confirms the Seahawks' thorough evaluation of Arnold.
- •Arnold is currently facing felony charges in Florida.
- •The Seahawks intend to bolster their cornerback group with this signing.
- •Arnold will not suit up for the preseason opener against the Cowboys.
- •The NFL has the option to place Arnold on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Breaks Silence On Addition Of Former Lion Terrion Arnold
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald addresses Seahawks’ controversial Terrion Arnold signing
- 12:07 AMField Gulls — Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald addresses controversial Terrion Arnold signing - fieldgulls.com
- 9:17 PMAssociated Press — Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks entered agreement with Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges - AP News
"Despite facing eight different felonies along with a potential life sentence if he were to be convicted, the Seattle Seahawks have taken a waiver on former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold.The Seahawks, who are the defending Super Bowl champions, are taking a calculated risk by signing Arnold despite the possibility of him being unable to […] The post Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Breaks Silence On Addition Of Former Lion Terrion Arnold appeared first on HEAVY.
"After answering six minutes worth of questions about the Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold working on a contract, coach Mike Macdonald was asked about the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Macdonald, though, made it cl…
"Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said the team did their due diligence on the troubled former first round pick Terrion Arnold..
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:58 AMSeahawks’ Mike Macdonald Breaks Silence On Addition Of Former Lion Terrion Arnold
Despite facing eight different felonies along with a potential life sentence if he were to be convicted, the Seattle Seahawks have taken a waiver on former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold.The Seahawks, who are the defending Super Bowl champions, are taking a calculated risk by signing Arnold despite the possibility of him being unable to […] The post Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Breaks Silence On Addition Of Former Lion Terrion Arnold appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:07 AMMike Macdonald addresses Seahawks’ controversial Terrion Arnold signing
Macdonald said the Seahawks did their due diligence on the troubled former first round pick.
- Field GullsAug 15, 2026, 12:07 AMSeahawks coach Mike Macdonald addresses controversial Terrion Arnold signing - fieldgulls.com
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said the team did their due diligence on the troubled former first round pick Terrion Arnold..
- Associated PressAug 14, 2026, 9:17 PMMike Macdonald explains why Seahawks entered agreement with Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges - AP News
After answering six minutes worth of questions about the Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold working on a contract, coach Mike Macdonald was asked about the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Macdonald, though, made it cl…
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