Seahawks Likely Would Have Cut Terrion Arnold Over 'Shocking' Charges

Seahawks Probably Would Have Cut Shocking Charges'd Player

G.M. John Schneider revealed during this year's Hard Knocks that the Seattle Seahawks would have let go of defensive back Terrion Arnold if 'shocking' criminal charges proved true.

Citing an ongoing investigation, the Seahawks performed due diligence before making a deal with Arnold, including speaking to former Alabama coach Nick Saban. Special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh suggested cutting Arnold if necessary: “I think we probably would have had to let him go,” Schneider admits.

“Like, if you read The Athletic article, it’s not good, you know?” stated Schneider about the charges against Arnold.

The criminal case is pending and carries up to life imprisonment upon conviction. This raises questions on whether a 'second chance' in football comes at the same price tag as in professional sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Would new ownership make a difference?

New ownership might feel differently, but existing data suggests they’d still be cautious with scandalous charges.

How does this affect other teams considering Arnold?

The 'shocking' nature of these charges may deter other NFL teams from taking risks with players in similar situations.