Overview
- The Seahawks and free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold have agreed to terms but had not finalized a contract on Tuesday as the team and league work through timing and logistics.
- NFL insiders report the league will place Arnold on the Commissioner's Exempt List once he signs, a designation that pays a player but prevents them from practicing or appearing in games while the league reviews the case.
- Arnold faces eight felony counts from a February incident in the Tampa area—four kidnapping and four armed-robbery charges—and has pleaded not guilty with a $1 million bond and an Oct. 5, 2026 court status hearing scheduled.
- Seattle pursued Arnold after vetting and visits that included multiple teams, and coach Mike Macdonald defended the move as the result of due diligence while Detroit coach Dan Campbell said he was not surprised other clubs showed interest.
- The one-year, low-cost deal would let Seattle hold Arnold’s rights without forcing roster changes immediately and could prompt organizational and ownership scrutiny as the legal and league-review process unfolds.