Seahawks show interest in ex-Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, agent says

While the Seahawks were mentioned Friday by the agent of free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold as one of four NFL teams that have made inquiries about his future, it's thought the Seahawks will not further pursue the former first-round pick.

Arnold is facing eight felony charges related to a kidnapping case in Florida last month. His agent, Nicole Lynn, testified in a court hearing Friday on his behalf and mentioned the interest of other teams as evidence for why he should not have to wear a GPS tracking device.

As reported by several media outlets, including the Detroit Free Press, Lynn said Arnold - a first-round draft pick of the Lions in 2024 who was waived by the team in the wake of the charges and went unclaimed before becoming a free agent - had a workout this week with the Houston Texans.

She added that the Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets had also made inquiries.

Lynn said Arnold has a visit this week with one team and a visit next week with another one, without naming either team. ESPN later reported that Arnold took a physical in Houston on Thursday and has visits planned with two more teams next week, without naming them.

There was no comment from the Seahawks, who do not begin training camp until July 25.

One NFL source, however, said that while the Seahawks are thought to have inquired, they are not expected to pursue Arnold further, having apparently made an initial inquiry in line with the team's long-stated policy of being in on everything going on around the league.

Lynn made the comments during a Zoom hearing in Hillsborough County (Fla.) Circuit Court in Tampa. The hearing centered on a motion to modify restrictions of Arnold's bond and specifically around the state's request that he wear an ankle monitor while out on bond. Arnold paid a $1 million bond June 30.

The request that Arnold wear the ankle monitor was denied, and he remains free to leave his home in Tallahassee, Fla., for work- or attorney-related meetings, according to reports.

As reported by The Associated Press, Arnold was charged with leading a plot in February to "detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had stolen luxury goods and $100,000 in cash from him. The total value was the stolen goods was estimated at more than $250,000.

The AP reported that it later was determined that the three people, including Arnold's personal driver, were not involved in the theft.

Two others charged in the incident have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with authorities, according to the AP.

According to the AP, "three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered, pistol-whipped and robbed in a Tampa apartment on Feb. 4, police said. It was three days after Louis Vuitton bags and shoes, Rolex watches, a Bible, cash and more were reported stolen from Arnold at an Airbnb rental in Largo, Fla., about 20 miles west."

Arnold was described as the "primary conspirator" in the attack.

Arnold, listed at 5 feet 11 and 3/4 inches and 189 pounds, was a first-team All-American at Alabama in 2023 before being drafted by the Lions.

He played in 24 games, starting 22, during his two seasons with Detroit. He was limited to eight games last season due to a right-shoulder injury suffered during his rookie season in 2024.

That injury required "multiple surgeries" to repair this offseason, according to reports.

Lions coach Dan Campbell said last month that Arnold was not assured of a starting position in 2026.

"It's just about competing," Campbell told reporters. "We've got a lot of good guys in that room. And he knows this. He's got to go earn it."

Lynn, whose list of clients includes Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe, stated that she thinks there is "a very good likelihood" that Arnold signs with another team in the next 45 days.

Arnold cleared waivers Monday and became a free agent. He had two years remaining on his four-year rookie deal.

"I would say after he was waived by the Detroit Lions we received four different inquiries within 24 hours," Lynn said in the hearing, according to the Free Press. " … I would hate to put a time limit, to be honest with you, but I think there's a really good shot (that Arnold signs with another team). I mean there's a shot that he's signed tomorrow, let's be super clear, but we'll see.

Seattle saw cornerback Riq Woolen leave via free agency in March after he signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

But the rest of the team's cornerback corps from the 2025 Super Bowl-winning season returns with Devon Witherspoon and Josh Jobe entrenched as the starters in the base defense. Woolen spent most of last season playing as the third cornerback.

The Seahawks drafted Julian Neal in the third round out of Arkansas as a potential replacement for Woolen and signed veteran free agent Noah Igbinoghene. They also have third-year vet Nehemiah Pritchett returning. Seattle also drafted cornerbacks Michael Dansby and Andre Fuller in the seventh round to fill out the cornerback spot.

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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM.