Seahawks sign cornerback Terrion Arnold amid legal issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 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.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Richard Sherman Gets Blunt on Seahawks Signing Terrion Arnold
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — What are the Seahawks getting in Terrion Arnold, the football player? We asked a Lions writer
"The Seattle Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold after the Detroit Lions released the cornerback earlier this summer following felony charges. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Aug. 13 that Arnold planned to sign with the Seahawks after visiting the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, agreeing to a one-year, minimum-salary deal.Last season with the […] The post Richard Sherman Gets Blunt on Seahawks Signing Terrion Arnold appeared first on HEAVY.
"We asked a longtime Detroit Lions writer about new Seahawks CB Terrion Arnold’s on-field performance in Detroit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:21 AMRichard Sherman Gets Blunt on Seahawks Signing Terrion Arnold
The Seattle Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold after the Detroit Lions released the cornerback earlier this summer following felony charges. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Aug. 13 that Arnold planned to sign with the Seahawks after visiting the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, agreeing to a one-year, minimum-salary deal.Last season with the […] The post Richard Sherman Gets Blunt on Seahawks Signing Terrion Arnold appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 5:40 PMWhat 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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