The Seahawks’ decision to add Terrion Arnold has brought the cornerback’s legal situation right back into the spotlight, and the NFL still hasn’t closed the book on what comes next.
Arnold, who was signed by Seattle this week, is facing eight felony charges tied to allegations that he orchestrated, abducted and beat three men in February. He was released by the Detroit Lions after those charges surfaced, and multiple NFL teams were said to have shown interest before the Seahawks ultimately agreed to a one-year deal.
On “Good Morning Football,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said the league is still tracking the situation closely and that a suspension remains on the table depending on how the case develops.
“As far as the NFL goes, they have been monitoring all of these developments and this remains under review in the NFL's personal conduct policy,” Rapoport said.
He also pointed to another possible league action.
“And yes, the Commissioner's Exempt List, which would take him off the field before he plays, is a possibility here. So there are some answers, there's a lot we don't know.”
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald addressed the signing as well, saying the team did its homework by reaching out to people around Arnold before bringing him in.
“There are a lot of people in Terrion's corner that we respect in terms of (their view of) the type of guy he is,” Macdonald said.
“It's a situation where there are other things that are surrounding it. We're aware of that.
But we're working through the situation right now. But it was a great visit.
I really enjoyed meeting him, and I think he enjoyed being here, so we'll see where it goes."
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