{
  "id": 911899,
  "title": "Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks entered agreement with Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/mike-macdonald-explains-why-seahawks-entered-agreement-with-terrion-911899",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T21:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/seahawks-terrion-arnold-felony-charges-mike-macdonald-629408637f9d02d19329a07038a4ec73"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald addressed questions about the team's contract with cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to a kidnapping and assault in February. Arnold, 23, was a free agent after being released by the Detroit Lions days after the charges were filed. Macdonald acknowledged the allegations and hoped to provide more context about the situation. Arnold's defense attorney, R. Timothy Jansen, denied the accusations in court, while his representative, Denise White, stated there is \"no credible evidence\" against him. Macdonald emphasized that the team respects the legal process and will allow the NFL to decide Arnold's eligibility for the 2026 season.",
  "summary": "RENTON, Wash. (AP) — After answering six minutes’ worth of questions about why the Seattle Seahawks are working on a contract with cornerback Terrion Arnold , coach Mike Macdonald was asked…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}