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The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a contract with cornerback Terrion Arnold, the former Detroit Lions first-round selection, despite his ongoing legal troubles in Florida. Arnold, who was released by Detroit in June following his arrest in Tampa on serious felony charges, will now join the defending Super Bowl champions, according to multiple sources.
Arnold visited with four NFL franchises this week before choosing Seattle, also meeting with the Houston Texans, New York Giants, and New Orleans Saints. The Seahawks’ front office had publicly expressed interest in acquiring the defender, with general manager John Schneider discussing the potential signing during HBO’s “Hard Knocks” coverage.
Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that Arnold’s audition with the team went well, though the coach acknowledged the legal matters surrounding the young player. “It’s a situation where there’s other things that are surrounding it,” Macdonald said, adding that the team conducted its own evaluation and found the visit productive.
Arnold faces eight felony charges stemming from a February incident in which prosecutors allege he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men. According to court documents, Arnold allegedly arranged for the victims to be assaulted after suspecting them of stealing $100,000 in cash and luxury items from him, with authorities identifying him as the “primary conspirator.”
Hillsborough County Judge Christopher Sabella set Arnold’s bail at $1 million in June. His attorney, R. Timothy Jansen, has stated his client will “absolutely” deny the allegations, while Arnold’s agency, EAG Sports Management, contends there is insufficient evidence in the case.
The charges carry potential sentences up to life imprisonment. No trial date has been scheduled, and the NFL has not yet ruled on whether Arnold should be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list during the legal proceedings.
The Lions had drafted Arnold in the first round of the 2024 draft with expectations he would serve as a starting cornerback. During his rookie season, he recorded 60 combined tackles, 10 passes defended, and one interception across 16 games before requiring shoulder surgery that prompted his eventual release.
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