Seahawks delay Terrion Arnold deal amid ongoing legal issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks have not finalized their deal with free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold, originally reported on August 13. Arnold faces eight felony charges related to kidnapping and armed robbery, which led to his release from the Detroit Lions. Seattle plans to place him on the Commissioner's Exempt list upon signing, allowing the league to investigate his situation. To maintain roster flexibility, the Seahawks will likely wait until after their final preseason game to finalize the signing, creating a cleaner process without disrupting the current camp dynamics.
- •Terrion Arnold is facing eight felony charges.
- •The Seahawks intend to sign Arnold but are delaying the deal.
- •Arnold will be placed on the Commissioner's Exempt list upon signing.
- •Seattle may finalize the deal after the final preseason game.
- •The team is also evaluating veteran cornerback Trevon Diggs.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — Why the Seahawks are waiting to finalize Terrion Arnold deal
"There's a perfectly reasonable explanation for why the Seattle Seahawks are waiting to finalize the Terrion Arnold deal.
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