Seahawks sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amid legal issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks have signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony robbery and kidnapping charges. After being released by the Lions this summer due to his legal issues, Arnold drew interest from multiple teams. The Seahawks, needing depth in their cornerback group following Riq Woolen's departure, believe Arnold can contribute on the field despite the uncertainty surrounding his ability to play in the regular season. The team hopes the charges are dropped and that there will be no further action taken by the NFL.
- •Arnold was released by the Lions due to serious legal charges.
- •He has faced 17 penalties in just 24 career games.
- •Arnold missed significant playing time last season due to injury.
- •The Seahawks believe Arnold can enhance their cornerback depth.
- •The outcome of his legal issues could affect his NFL availability.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — What are the Seahawks getting in Terrion Arnold, the football player? We asked a Lions writer
"We asked a longtime Detroit Lions writer about new Seahawks CB Terrion Arnold’s on-field performance in Detroit.
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