Texans Are Signing Former Raiders First-Spherical Choose

 

The Houston Texans are including depth to their secondary with a well-recognized title from current draft historical past.

After three years away from the NFL, a former first-round cornerback is getting one other alternative to show himself on the skilled stage.

Damon Arnette final suited up for an NFL crew in 2022, however his path again to the league took him by way of the UFL with the Houston Roughnecks.

His efficiency there caught the eye of NFL scouts, resulting in a exercise with the Texans on June 9, simply earlier than minicamp started.

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz broke the information about Arnette’s anticipated signing.

“NFL comeback story: Texans are anticipated to signal former Raiders first-round CB Damon Arnette, per supply, who now returns to the NFL for the primary time since 2022,” Schultz reported.

NFL comeback story: #Texans are anticipated to signal former #Raiders first-round CB Damon Arnette, per supply, who now returns to the NFL for the primary time since 2022.

Arnette simply completed enjoying with the UFL’s Houston Roughnecks, recording 18 tackles, a sack, and a pick-six.… pic.twitter.com/TPWXyfQket

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 18, 2025

The transfer addresses Houston’s want for cornerback depth behind established starters Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter.

Arnette recorded 18 tackles and one interception throughout the 2024 UFL season, displaying he nonetheless possesses…