Impact Arnette was signed to the Texans' 53-man roster last Saturday and played 24 snaps on special teams in Week 10 against the Jaguars. He's appeared in two games for Houston this season, logging three solo tackles.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
DAMON ARNETTE #41 - CORNERBACK - HOUSTON TEXANS
0 TCKL •
0 INT •
0 SCK
0 TCKL
0 INT
0 SCK
Cut by Houston The Texans waived Arnette on Saturday.
Out with ankle injury Arnette (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 11 matchup versus Tennessee.
Impact Arnette appears to have suffered the injury at some point during practice, as he wasn't on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday before popping up as a non-participant Friday. The veteran cornerback has worked almost exclusively on special teams in the two games he's been active for this season.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to active roster The Texans signed Arnette to the active roster from their practice squad Saturday.
Impact Arnette had previously been elevated for one game, during which he recorded two solo tackles while seeing most of his playing time on special teams. However, the 2020 first-round pick could see increased action Sunday versus the Jaguars, as Jaylin Smith (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Houston Arnette was released by the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact The cornerback signed with Houston in June and picked off a pass in the preseason, but it wasn't enough to help him stick on the Texans' 53-man roster. Arnette was a first-round pick of the Raiders in 2020, but he has not appeared in an NFL regular-season game since 2021. He has 29 career tackles (23 solo) and three pass breakups.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Two disgraced former Raiders end up in familiar territory on roster cutdown day Two disgraced former Las Vegas Raiders, Trent Brown and Damon Arnette, were released by the Houston Texans.
AUGUST 26 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM
Damon Arnette sets up Texans near goal line with juggling INT vs. Jack Plummer Houston Texans cornerback Damon Arnette makes a juggling catch for an interception against Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer and se...
AUGUST 16 • NFL.COM
C.J. Stroud's TD pass helps Texans defeat Panthers 20-3 in preseason
CAUGUST 16 • Associated Press
Report: The 49ers Tried to Sign Cornerback Damon Arnette So, the 49ers do indeed want another cornerback. They tried to sign cornerback Damon Arnette, according to former Dallas Cowboys fullback Da...
JULY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ohio State football's former first-round NFL cornerback signs with the Houston Texans: Buckeye Breakfast Former Ohio State cornerback Damon Arnette is signing with the Houston Texans.
JUNE 20 • CLEVELAND.COM
Attempting comeback with Texans Arnette signed a one-year contract with Houston on Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Arnette has had a tumultuous NFL career since being selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 2020 draft, with his last regular-season appearance having been back in 2021. He served a three-game suspension as a free agent in 2023. Most recently, Arnette played for the Houston Roughnecks in the last season of the UFL. In the wake of Ronald Darby's retirement, Arnette may be facing a real chance to compete for a roster spot in training camp.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Playoff frustration continues for Raiders in loss to Bengals
The playoff frustration continues for the RaidersJANUARY 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Dolphins get two RBs back off COVID list Friday; Brian Flores on Damon Arnette acquisition The Dolphins have running backs Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed returning to practice on Friday, coach Brian Flores said in a web conference b...
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM
Joins Miami's practice squad The Dolphins signed Arnette (groin) to the practice squad Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Impact Arnette was waived by the Raiders back in November while dealing with a groin injury, but it now appears that he's back to full health. The 2020 first-round pick only ever established himself as a reserve option in Las Vegas' secondary, but he will now get a chance to progress in his development with Miami's coaching staff.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders' offense thrives in 1st game without Gruden
The offense for the Las Vegas Raiders had a different look in the first game without Jon Gruden and the changes paid off for at least the first weekOCTOBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Placed on IR Arnette (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Impact The cornerback suffered the groin injury Week 4 versus the Chargers. He will now miss a minimum of three contests, putting his earliest return at Week 9 following the Raiders' bye week. Fellow cornerback Trayvon Mullen was also placed on IR on Saturday.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders place Mullen, Arnette, Carrier on injured reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders have placed two of their top cornerbacks on injured reserve with starter Trayvon Mullen and backup Damon Arnette both shut down for at least three weeksOCTOBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press
Won't play Sunday Arnette (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact Arnette suffered a groin injury in last week's loss to the Chargers and was unable to practice this week. Brandon Facyson should see increased duties in the Raiders' secondary in Week 5.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
How will Raiders' cornerback corps look going forward with Mullen, Arnette out? Las Vegas lost its second and third outside cornerbacks to injury, Trayvon Mullen (toe) and Damon Arnette (groin), last week in Los Angeles...
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM
After 1st loss, Raiders host former star Khalil Mack, Bears
The Las Vegas Raiders look to bounce back from their first loss of the season when they host their former star Khalil Mack and the Chicago BearsOCTOBER 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Carr says Bosa might have been trying to get under his skin
The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive line has underachieved through four games and the task won't get any easier this weekOCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press
Offensive line woes doom Raiders in 1st loss of season
The offensive line problems that have plagued the Las Vegas Raiders early this season finally led to a lossOCTOBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Herbert, Ekeler propel Chargers to 28-14 win over Raiders
Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns, Austin Ekeler rushed for 117 yards and scored twice and the Los Angeles Chargers knocked the Las Vegas Raiders from the unbeaten ranks wi...OCTOBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Injures groin Monday Arnette picked up a groin injury during Monday's road contest versus the Chargers and will not return, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Arnette joins Trayvon Mullen (foot) in what is becoming an increasingly banged-up group of cornerbacks for the Raiders. Casey Hayward, Nate Hobbs and Amik Robertson are the only healthy members on the active roster.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will Fuller beats Damon Arnette for clutch two-point grab Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller beats Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette for clutch two-point grab.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM
