Event
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has reportedly agreed to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN. The 23-year-old was released by the Lions in June following an arrest on eight felony counts in Florida, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and conspiracy. The NFL must determine whether to place Arnold on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, which would allow him to receive his salary while being barred from playing or practicing during pending felony charges. Arnold was a 2024 first-round draft pick and held free-agent visits with the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and New York Giants.
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The 23-year-old cornerback, released by Detroit following arrest in Florida, held visits with multiple franchises before reportedly agreeing to a deal with the defending Super Bowl champions.
Background
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is set to sign with the Seattle Seahawks following his release from Detroit in late June. Arnold, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery stemming from an incident in early February in Tampa, Florida. He has denied the allegations, which involve accusations of orchestrating the kidnapping and beating of three men suspected of stealing cash and luxury items. The signing is contingent on the NFL’s decision regarding the commissioner’s exempt list, as legal proceedings continue without a set trial date.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is set to sign with the Seattle Seahawks following his release from Detroit in late June. Arnold, a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery stemming from an incident in
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Key entities: Terrion Arnold, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, NFL, ESPN, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants.
Who is Terrion Arnold? A cornerback selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. What are the charges against Arnold? Four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery related to an incident in Tampa, Florida. Has Arnold been convicted? No; he
Fox Sports | https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/former-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-sign-seattle-seahawks | published 2026-08-13T23:53:53.000Z | primary source | ESPN | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49604057/sources-terrion-arnold-plans-sign-seahawks | published 2026-08-14T00
Early February 2026: Arnold is accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and beating of three men in Tampa, Florida. Late June 2026: Arnold is released by the Detroit Lions following his arrest on felony charges. 2026-08-14: Arnold visits the Seattle Seahawks for a tryout and plans
Timeline
Arnold is accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and beating of three men in Tampa, Florida.
Arnold is released by the Detroit Lions following his arrest on felony charges.
Arnold visits the Seattle Seahawks for a tryout and plans to sign, following previous visits to the Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and New York Giants.
Arnold faces four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery; no trial date has been set.
The NFL must determine whether to place Arnold on the commissioner's exempt list.
FAQ
A cornerback selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery related to an incident in Tampa, Florida.
No; he denies the allegations through his representatives, and no trial date has been set.
The Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and New York Giants.
An NFL mechanism that may be used to place players on leave during legal proceedings, which the league must decide upon for Arnold.