Seahawks plan to sign Terrion Arnold to bolster cornerback depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:06 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks intend to sign free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold following his release from the Detroit Lions. Arnold faces eight felony charges for kidnapping and robbery with an armed weapon. His potential addition comes after the Seahawks' cornerback depth was targeted in a preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Shemar Jean-Charles and other backups struggled in that game, prompting the team's need for improvement. If the signing goes through, Arnold could provide essential support behind starters Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe.
- •Seahawks lost 17-7 to the Cowboys in Week 1 of preseason.
- •Arnold was released by the Lions following serious legal issues.
- •Seahawks' cornerback depth was exposed in the recent game.
- •Arnold could improve depth behind Witherspoon and Jobe.
- •Shemar Jean-Charles allowed four receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown.
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Terrion Arnold should immediately fill Seahawks need preseason exposed
"Cornerback Terrion Arnold should immediately fill a Seattle Seahawks need that the preseason exposed.
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