Seahawks expected to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amid felony case
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold in the coming days. The announcement coincides with Arnold's scheduled court appearance in Tampa, Florida, where he faces eight felony charges related to a kidnapping case from February. Arnold, who is currently out on $1 million bond, previously tried out for the Seahawks after visiting the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants. Coach Mike Macdonald anticipates Arnold and Devon Witherspoon forming a young starting cornerback duo. The NFL's decision on whether to place Arnold on the exempt list remains unresolved.
- •Terrion Arnold is facing eight felony charges in Florida.
- •Arnold has reportedly signed a $1 million bond.
- •He has worked out with the Seahawks, Saints, and Giants recently.
- •Coach Mike Macdonald is planning for Arnold and Witherspoon as starters.
- •NFL's decision on Arnold's status is pending.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks and CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, are working on a deal, AP source says
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Why Seahawks plan to sign Terrion Arnold months after arrest on robbery, kidnapping charges
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Source: Seahawks expected to sign Terrion Arnold. But what of his felony case?
"The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold are working on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. Arnold, 23, is facing eight felony charges stemming from allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February. Prosecutors in Florida said Arnold arranged for the men to be pistol-whipped after he wrongly suspected them of stealing $100,000 in cash and luxury goods from him.
"Terrion Arnold found a new NFL home a little more than a month after his arrest. Only time will tell if he'll ever be able to turn out for his new side.
"The news of Seattle’s signing comes on the day Arnold was due in court in Florida on eight felony counts related to a kidnapping case.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:00 AMSeahawks and CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, are working on a deal, AP source says
The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold are working on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday. Arnold, 23, is facing eight felony charges stemming from allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February. Prosecutors in Florida said Arnold arranged for the men to be pistol-whipped after he wrongly suspected them of stealing $100,000 in cash and luxury goods from him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:50 PMWhy Seahawks plan to sign Terrion Arnold months after arrest on robbery, kidnapping charges
Terrion Arnold found a new NFL home a little more than a month after his arrest. Only time will tell if he'll ever be able to turn out for his new side.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 11:29 PMSource: Seahawks expected to sign Terrion Arnold. But what of his felony case?
The news of Seattle’s signing comes on the day Arnold was due in court in Florida on eight felony counts related to a kidnapping case.
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