The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly agreed to sign former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold. The signing is not yet official, as the franchise is still working out details with the league on the timing and viability of the signing, while Arnold continues through the legal process involving eight felony charges from an incident in Florida earlier this year.
“We have an agreement with him, and we’ll see,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said. “But I just really don’t know how we’re going to do it.”
On Sunday, Lions coach Dan Campbell was asked about the league’s interest in Arnold following Detroit’s decision to cut him shortly after the first-round cornerback was arrested in June. Campbell was completely understanding that several teams—reportedly at least eight—were doing their research on Arnold.
“No, I’m not surprised. Every team is going to do their due diligence,” Campbell said. “So it’s like we would if we were in their seat, like Seattle or New York or whatever; we would’ve done the same thing. Let’s see what we can find out, whatever we can.
Arnold was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 24th overall. While his career never budded in Detroit, there were flashes that he would reach his full potential. As defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard put it a few weeks ago, Arnold “had number one cornerback potential, but it was still untapped.”
Campbell continues to praise both Arnold’s play and his character, despite the team’s decision to part ways with him.
“We know that him coming out, he’s a good kid, he’s got ability, he’s got all of these—we’ve seen them on tape,” Campbell said. “So, no, I’m not surprised by that. Look, I have no ill will whatsoever toward Terrion. I wish him the best. And I wish everything and everyone the best in that whole situation. That’s the best way to put it.”
Detroit has opted to move on without the need to add someone to replace Arnold’s spot on the roster. D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin have assumed the starting roles in training camp, with Ennis Rakestraw and Nick Whiteside appearing to be the primary backups.