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Why Seahawks plan to sign Terrion Arnold months after arrest on robbery, kidnapping charges
The one-year deal is still pending as the NFL says Arnold will be ineligible to practice or play while his legal case is reviewed.
- On Tuesday, the Seattle Seahawks remained committed to signing cornerback Terrion Arnold despite ongoing delays, with NFL Network reporting the deal will take a while to complete as the team works through timing issues.
- Arnold was released by the Detroit Lions on June 29 following his arrest in Tampa on eight felony charges, including four counts of kidnapping and armed robbery. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated the incident involving three men he wrongly suspected of stealing more than $200,000 in personal items.
- Upon signing, Arnold will be placed on the NFL Commissioner's Exempt List, rendering him ineligible to practice or play while the league investigates, though he would remain on the payroll and able to attend meetings.
- Head Coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence Friday in the potential addition, calling Arnold a good opportunity, while the Seahawks' secondary is anchored by starters Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe with depth candidates Noah Igbinoghene and Nehemiah Pritchett.
- With Arnold's court status hearing scheduled for October 5 in Tampa, the Seahawks hosted free-agent cornerback Trevon Diggs for a tryout on Tuesday as the organization continues evaluating defensive depth options amid his legal proceedings.
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Seahawks ‘probably’ would have cut Terrion Arnold if new corner was on roster before kidnapping arrest
The Lions released Arnold in June following his arrest stemming from an alleged February incident. He's facing charges that could lead to a life sentence in jail.
·New York, United States
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Terrion Arnold’s Seahawks career would begin on exempt list, report says
SEATTLE — Terrion Arnold will not be eligible to practice or play in games while his legal process plays out, according to a report Tuesday from the NFL Network. The report stated that Arnold would be placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List when he signs a contract, meaning he cannot practice or play but can attend meetings and can be paid. And for now, that means it’s unclear when he will ...
·Spokane, United States
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