John Schneider: "Shocking" allegations against Terrion Arnold would have prompted Seahawks to cut him

Key Points:

• The Detroit Lions cut cornerback Terrion Arnold following his arrest on eight felony charges, a move the Seattle Seahawks would likely have made as well, according to a conversation featured on Hard Knocks.
• Seahawks GM John Schneider expressed that the allegations against Arnold were "very shocking" and indicated the team would have released him had he already been on their roster, emphasizing the difference between being a "first-chance" versus a "second-chance" team.
• The Seahawks conducted due diligence on Arnold, including consulting former Alabama coach Nick Saban, and tentatively agreed to sign him, though the criminal case against Arnold remains unresolved with potentially severe consequences if convicted.
• Incoming Seahawks ownership, including Vinod Khosla and Neeru, may still have concerns about the team serving as Arnold's "second-chance" opportunity given the seriousness of the allegations, which contrasts with past second chances granted to players like Mike Vick after legal resolutions.
• The situation highlights a tension between the Seahawks' competitive mindset and the ethical considerations surrounding Arnold's pending criminal charges, with some insiders suggesting the team’s recent success influences their willingness to move forward.