HBO’s “Hard Knocks” gave viewers a clear look at one of the more unusual Seahawks stories of camp: the team’s interest in former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold.
Arnold, who is currently facing several felony robbery and kidnapping charges, worked out at the Seahawks’ facility at the start of the week. No deal appears close, and he is scheduled to meet with the New York Giants next, but the episode made it obvious Seattle is at least doing its homework.
The second episode opened a window into how the Seahawks are approaching that possibility. Defensive coordinator Aden Durde brought up the player directly to Mike Macdonald, asking: “Is there anything on that guy in Detroit, the one they cut?”
Macdonald’s answer: “John’s looking into it. He’s gone spy mode.”
General manager John Schneider was then shown discussing the situation with assistant GM Joey Schneider. He said, “I’m trying to remember, like, with this Terrion Arnold thing, what would be another controversial signing that’s happened so we can kind of like understand that situation.”
Joey Schneider responded, “Situations where someone has like an outstanding thing…”
John Schneider followed with, “Right, and then they’re signed and/or traded for-acquired, just acquired, you know what I mean?”
Later, Schneider explained the team’s broader thinking in a sit-down interview: “We have 90 players here right now. We’re always kind of looking for what’s next.
How do we get ready for a corner that’s not here yet? You know, like, guys that we’re going to need at a certain point.
We want to be as strong and healthy as possible in December, January.
Schneider also said he spoke with quarterback Jalen Milroe about Arnold, who was Milroe’s former Alabama teammate.
“Last night I was talking about Terrion. I talked to Jalen [Milroe] about him.”
Macdonald asked, “Oh yeah, what’d he say?”
Schneider answered, “He was awesome. He’s got a buddy, a high school buddy.
He’s like, ‘This place would be awesome for him.’ Just had a baby.
His [wife/girl] would move up here with him. He’s just like [Devon Witherspoon].
“Joey [Schneider] thinks he is going to be able to play in the preseason.”
Macdonald replied, “Sweet.”
The episode closed with workout footage of Arnold at Seattle’s Renton headquarters facility, with Macdonald and Durde among those watching. Macdonald is shown shaking Arnold’s hand at the end of the tryout, before Liev Schreiber delivers the final line of the episode: “Mike Macdonald has questions: Will Arnold make the team better? And equally important, does he understand the culture and what Seattle is building?”
That cliffhanger only sharpened the attention around the situation. Arnold has an arraignment hearing set for Thursday, and even if the charges are dropped, he could still face an NFL suspension. For now, he remains cleared to sign with any team and would be eligible to play in preseason.
All of that leaves Seattle’s interest in the recent first-round pick feeling like a real storyline to watch, especially with the off-field issues hanging over him.
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