After watching former Pro Bowl defensive again Tariq Woolen be a part of NFC rival Philadelphia Eagles, the Seattle Seahawks have checked in on a controversial first-round expertise who lately turned obtainable.
Terrion Arnold, the Detroit Lions‘ prime draft decide again in 2024, was launched on June 29 after he was arrested on felony fees of armed theft and kidnapping.
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But as Arnold awaits trial, a number of NFL franchises seem like within the 23-year-old DB — Seattle being one in every of them.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Arnold’s agent, Nicole Lynn, stated the Alabama product labored out for the Texans and had been “in touch” with the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets along with the Seahawks.
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Beyond the authorized points that would stop Arnold from ever taking part in one other down within the NFL, the on-field match could present additional clarification for why Seattle probably finally ends up passing on him. … in distinction to a corporation just like the Dallas Cowboys — whose “Second-Chance Valley Ranch” status suggests they’d be open to giving Arnold a chance, particularly given their want within the secondary — the Seahawks aren’t essentially hurting at defensive again.
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Indeed, as our NFL columnist Mike Fisher writes, even when Arnold is not discovered responsible, he nonetheless “represents hassle.”
Sure, shedding Woolen wasn’t best, however Seattle’s former fifth-round choice had struggled to recapture the usual of play he displayed throughout his early days as knowledgeable.
Meanwhile, 2023 first-rounder Devon Witherspoon has developed into one of many premier corners within the NFL, showing in three Pro Bowls in as many seasons and incomes Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2025.
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Former Alabama nationwide champion Josh Jobe is predicted to step into the void left by Woolen reverse Witherspoon, whereas Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori deal with the again finish of the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” protection.
Mike Macdonald’s unit is Super Bowl-caliber with or with out Arnold … nevertheless, that does not imply Seattle should not no less than do its homework.
Arnold was the No. 24 total decide for a cause simply two years in the past. During his closing season at Alabama, he earned First-Team All-SEC honors whereas serving to information the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff together with his bodily protection and ball abilities.
Talent of that caliber hardly ever turns into obtainable at age 23.
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But Arnold has been inconsistent throughout his two seasons with the Lions, often struggling each in protection and with penalties. He’d be removed from a certain factor if he hypothetically landed in Seattle.
For now, Seattle’s involvement seems to be extra about due diligence than a real pursuit, however that will change as soon as Arnold’s authorized scenario is resolved.