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Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold amid Oct. 5 legal hearing

8/17/2026

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Seahawks Sign Arnold

Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Terrion Arnold to a one-year league-minimum contract.
Arnold faces eight felonies—four armed robbery and four kidnapping—from a February Tampa incident and has a hearing on Oct. 5.
The NFL could place Arnold on the exempt list, barring practice and games and possibly delaying his debut past Sept. 9, while Seahawks officials say he must clear his legal issues before being eligible.

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Arnold Joins Seahawks

The Lions still owe Arnold guaranteed salary through 2027 under his rookie deal unless the guarantees are voided.
Seattle, the defending Super Bowl champion, called Arnold’s signing a calculated risk to add depth to its cornerback group.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Arnold’s arrival timetable is unresolved, saying “if and when he gets here.”
Arnold’s tryout aired on HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” where GM John Schneider discussed a possible preseason role.

History

Historical Context

After quarterback Michael Vick pleaded guilty to dog-fighting in August 2007, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended him indefinitely and he later served a 23-month federal sentence. Released in 2009, Vick signed a one-year, $1.6 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, showing the league’s willingness to reinstate scandal-tainted players. Seattle’s 2024 signing of cornerback Terrion Arnold echoes that precedent.

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Seahawks Sign Arnold

Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Terrion Arnold to a one-year league-minimum contract.
Arnold faces eight felonies—four armed robbery and four kidnapping—from a February Tampa incident and has a hearing on Oct. 5.
The NFL could place Arnold on the exempt list, barring practice and games and possibly delaying his debut past Sept. 9, while Seahawks officials say he must clear his legal issues before being eligible.

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