Coverage dated August 10, 2026 to August 15, 2026

NFL coach explains decision to sign player facing 8 felony charges

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The Seattle Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold, despite the fact that he is facing life in prison.

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Aug 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks host tryout for Terrion Arnold despite pending legal issues
Headline from Q13fox ·
Aug 13, 2026Newest
NFL coach explains decision to sign player facing 8 felony charges
Headline from The Oregonian ·

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Seattle Times
Seahawks confirm Terrion Arnold’s tryout amid cornerback’s legal issues (opens Seattle Times)
Published Aug 10, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
Terrion Arnold faces eight felony charges stemming from a June arrest, but the Seahawks hosted the free-agent cornerback for a tryout Sunday, which coach Mike Macdonald addressed Monday.
The Brunswick News
Seahawks host free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold for visit (opens The Brunswick News)
Published Aug 10, 2026
The Brunswick News's feed description
SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks hosted free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold for a visit Sunday, The Seattle Times confirmed. NFL insider Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report first reported news of the visit Sunday afternoon. Arnold, the 24th overall pick of…
Q13fox
Seattle Seahawks host tryout for Terrion Arnold despite pending legal issues (opens Q13fox)
Published Aug 10, 2026
Q13fox's feed description
The Seattle Seahawks hosted cornerback Terrion Arnold for a tryout on Sunday despite the fact the former first-round pick is facing charges for felony kidnapping and armed robbery in Florida.
HeraldNet
Seahawks try out Terrion Arnold amid felony accusations (opens HeraldNet)
Published Aug 11, 2026
HeraldNet's feed description
RENTON — The Seahawks continue to look for cornerbacks for Mike Macdonald’s top-ranked defense.
Seattle Times
Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold amid legal issues (opens Seattle Times)
Published Aug 13, 2026
Seattle Times's feed description
The Seahawks are signing free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges in Florida related to an alleged incident in February.
New York Post
Seahawks signing Terrion Arnold as he faces kidnapping, robbery charges (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Cornerback Terrion Arnold has found his new NFL home.
Q13fox
Seattle Seahawks expected to sign cornerback Terrion Arnold despite ongoing legal issues (opens Q13fox)
Published Aug 13, 2026
Q13fox's feed description
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold, a source confirmed to FOX 13 Seattle on Thursday afternoon.
WFMZ Allentown
Seahawks and CB Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges, are working on a deal, AP source says (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Aug 13, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold are working on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Fox News
Seahawks sign former first-round Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold despite looming felony charges (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 13, 2026
Fox News's feed description
Terrion Arnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks after the Detroit Lions released the cornerback following felony robbery and kidnapping charges.
Newsweek
Terrion Arnold’s Former Alabama Teammate Convinced NFL Team to Sign Him (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 13, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Polarizing CB Terrion Arnold has a new team just weeks after being cut by the Lions, and he has an ex-Alabama teammate to thank.
Fox2 Detroit
Ex-Lions DB Terrion Arnold to sign with Seahawks, per report (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
Arnold, 23, is facing eight felony charges stemming from allegations he orchestrated the abduction and beating of three men in February.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Former first-round pick facing multiple felony charges signing with NFL team (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description
Former Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold, who is facing eight felonies, is joining the Seattle Seahawks.
HeraldNet
Source: Seahawks to sign alleged felon Terrion Arnold (opens HeraldNet)
Published Aug 14, 2026
HeraldNet's feed description
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, a league source told The Athletic on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. A first-round pick in 2024, Arnold was released by the Lions on June 29, less than a week after he was arreste…
Q13fox
Mike Macdonald explains Seattle Seahawks’ decision to add Terrion Arnold (opens Q13fox)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Q13fox's feed description
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said they leaned on their many connections to Terrion Arnold when making a decision to sign him amid numerous outstanding felony charges in Florida.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks entered agreement with Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Aug 14, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
After answering six minutes worth of questions about the Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Terrion Arnold working on a contract, coach Mike Macdonald was asked about the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday
AL.com
Seahawks coach discusses signing ex-Alabama star Terrion Arnold (opens AL.com)
Published Aug 14, 2026
AL.com's feed description
Former Alabama standout agreed to contract terms Thursday, but still faces legal entanglements
The Columbian
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald explains agreement with cornerback Terrion Arnold (opens The Columbian)
Published Aug 14, 2026
The Columbian's feed description
After answering six minutes’ worth of questions about why the Seattle Seahawks are working on a contract with cornerback Terrion Arnold, coach Mike Macdonald was asked about the team’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday.
New York Post
Seahawks explain decision to sign Terrion Arnold as he faces multiple charges in kidnapping case (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 14, 2026
New York Post's feed description
The Seahawks are all for bringing in cornerback Terrion Arnold despite him facing felony charges.
The Oregonian
NFL coach explains decision to sign player facing 8 felony charges (opens The Oregonian)
Published Aug 15, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
The Seattle Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold, despite the fact that he is facing life in prison.

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