Terrion Arnold, two months after he was released by the Detroit Lions, is planning to sign with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, as confirmed by CBS Sports senior reporter Matt Zenitz. Arnold had recently worked out for the Seahawks, Texans, Saints, and Giants.
Arnold was released by the Lions after he was arrested on felony charges in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in February. He reportedly an arraignment hearing set Thursday in Tampa, Florida.
Arnold is subject to a possible suspension from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
The 24th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Arnold made 22 starts in 24 games for the Lions. He recorded just one interception and broke up 18 passes during his time in Detroit.
Back in February, Arnold and some of his friends were robbed during a stay in Largo, Florida. Multiple items were allegedly stolen, including $100,000 in cash and an $80,000 necklace. Police were called, and the group reported more than $250,000 in property losses.
This group then allegedly decided to take matters into their own hands and gathered three men they believed were responsible for robbing them. The three men, who were actually apparently innocent of robbing Arnold and his friends, were allegedly jumped, held at gunpoint and had their personal property taken. Arnold was not present for the assault, but police say he watched what happened via a live stream. Investigators now claim that Arnold was the primary conspirator.
A total of six suspects were arrested before Arnold: Five in February and one in March. Arnold has denied being involved in the robbery. He faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted.
Arnold scored a major legal victory last month when Chief Judge Christopher C. Sabella denied the state’s request to keep the former first-round pick in custody until trial. He is allowed to travel for work, which apparently includes visits with teams, but otherwise must remain at home in Florida.
In Seattle, Arnold is slated to join a secondary that was fifth in the NFL in interceptions, seventh in touchdown passes allowed and 10th in passing yards allowed. The unit helped keep Drake Maye and the rest of the Patriots‘ offense off the scoreboard during the first three quarters of Seattle’s 29-13 win in Super Bowl LX.
The Seahawks’ secondary includes starters Devon Witherspoon, Julian Love, Ty Okada, Josh Jobe and Nick Emmanwori. Emmanwori is hoping to be ready for Week 1 after undergoing ankle surgery this past offseason. He initially sustained the injury during the Super Bowl.
