Texans Elevate Damon Arnette For Must-Win Ravens Game

The Houston Texans have elevated cornerback Damon Arnette from their practice squad to the active roster for their Week 5 game against the Baltimore Ravens, marking Arnette's first NFL regular-season appearance since October 2021. Arnette, a 2020 first-round pick by the Las Vegas Raiders, was released during his second season due to off-field legal issues, including a video showing him brandishing a firearm and making threats. Since then, Arnette faced multiple arrests but has reportedly made serious life changes and performed well in other leagues like the UFL and the Texans' preseason. Along with Arnette, the Texans also activated veteran safety Jalen Mills and signed tackle Trent Brown, while placing defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi on injured reserve. The game against the Ravens is critical for the Texans, who are looking to build on their first win of the 2025 season and keep playoff hopes alive despite several Ravens key players being out due to injury. Ravens elevated quarterback Tyler Huntley and defensive tackle C.J. Okoye to their active roster for the game, with star quarterback Lamar Jackson ruled out.