Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks entered agreement with Terrion Arnold, who faces felony charges
- Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said the team is working on an agreement with cornerback Terrion Arnold despite the serious legal allegations against him.
- Arnold is facing eight felony charges tied to accusations that he helped organize the abduction and beating of three men in February.
- Macdonald said the Seahawks would let the legal process play out and would wait for the NFL to determine whether and when Arnold can return to play.
- He said the team believes Arnold’s skill set could fit its secondary and that several people the Seahawks consulted spoke positively about his character.
- Macdonald said the timing of any NFL ruling and Arnold’s eventual arrival with the team remains unclear.
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said the team has entered an agreement with cornerback Terrion Arnold even though Arnold faces eight felony charges. The charges stem from allegations that he helped arrange the abduction and beating of three men in February.
Macdonald said Friday that the Seahawks understand the seriousness of the case and will allow the legal process to continue. He said the team expects the NFL to determine whether and when Arnold can return to play.
The coach said Seattle believes Arnold’s on-field ability could help its secondary. He also said the team consulted people who know Arnold and heard overwhelmingly positive feedback about his character.
Macdonald said the timing of any league decision and Arnold’s arrival with the team is still uncertain. He added that the Seahawks are waiting to see how the process develops before moving forward further.
麦克唐纳解释海鹰为何与面临重罪指控的特里恩·阿诺德达成协议
西雅图海鹰队主教练迈克·麦克唐纳说，球队已经与角卫特里恩·阿诺德达成协议，尽管阿诺德面临8项重罪指控。相关指控涉及他在今年2月被指参与策划三名男子遭绑架和殴打一事。
麦克唐纳周五表示，海鹰队明白这起案件的严重性，会让法律程序继续推进。他说，球队预计将由NFL来决定阿诺德何时、以及是否可以重返赛场。
麦克唐纳表示，球队认为阿诺德在场上的能力可能有助于加强二线防守。他还说，球队向了解阿诺德的人进行了咨询，得到的反馈整体上是积极的。
麦克唐纳表示，联盟何时作出决定、以及阿诺德何时会加入球队，目前都还没有明确时间表。他说，海鹰队会先观察事情如何发展，再决定下一步。