The Seattle Seahawks officially sign cornerback Terrion Arnold, but he is immediately placed on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list while felony charges in Florida are resolved. Multiple outlets report Arnold is facing eight felony counts tied to allegations involving the abduction and beating of three men in February, and he cannot practice or play for Seattle during the league’s review.
The Athletic and Yahoo Sports note the timing of the deal, describing it as agreed to in mid-August. Yahoo Sports and other reports also state Arnold remains eligible to be paid and can attend team meetings while on the exempt list, and that the Seahawks keep him involved in the organization in limited ways.
Yahoo Sports further quotes comments from Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider indicating Arnold is “in the building” and continues preparing and learning even though he cannot participate in on-field activities. Other coverage focuses on the exempt-list placement and the impact on his ability to work.
