The NFL owners’ meeting in Atlanta could put the Seahawks in the spotlight for two very different reasons.
First, the league is expected to approve the sale of the team to Vinod and Neeru Khosla when owners gather on Wednesday ahead of the 2026 season. No real pushback is expected. Since the sale was announced, the Khoslas have made a point of connecting with 12s, including saying they want to be "stewards" of the organizations.
That kind of language fits the reality of what they’re taking over. The Seahawks have already been run well, and under Paul Allen, then the Paul Allen Trust led by his sister, Jody, the franchise stayed fan-friendly rather than trying to outsmart the football people making the personnel calls.
The other issue tied to Seattle is the status of cornerback Terrion Arnold. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell holds the key there, with the power to keep Arnold on the exempt list for as long as he wants while the cornerback faces eight felony charges from an offseason incident.
Goodell could also ask for input from owners before deciding how to proceed. What looks clear is that Arnold is not expected to be available early in the season, and maybe not at all until his criminal situation is resolved. That process might not wrap up until after the season.
Arnold has a status hearing on October 5, but it will not be a hearing of guilt or innocense, so it likely won’t change what the league does next. He still has not signed with the Seahawks, though he has agreed in principle to a deal.
Seattle’s delay in making that signing official may be tied to the uncertainty around his availability. If the league would even allow the move, the Seahawks may be waiting because Arnold would otherwise occupy a roster spot without being able to help on the field.
If the deal becomes official after cuts are made on August 30, and again that depends on the NFL allowing Terrion Arnold to sign, Seattle could place him on the practice squad. In that case, he would not affect the active 53-man roster.
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