The Las Vegas Raiders had much confidence in Damon Arnette as they used the 19th overall pick to pick him, albeit the outcome didn’t turn out well. The Ohio State star just got to play one and a half years with them before being released during the 2021 season due to brandishing a gun as well as threatening to kill someone.
Arnette later agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs to a futures contract in 2022, although they parted ways with him following his incident of gun charges stemming from an incident in Las Vegas back last year. No team has showcased an interest in the youngster following that, but the Dallas Cowboys reportedly wants to give him a chance now.
Damon Arnette wants to play NFL again, flying to Cowboys for contract talks
According to Ken Ritter of the Associated Press, Arnette opened up to reporters outside the courtroom saying he has improved a lot as a person. Despite facing so many legal troubles, the footballer remained optimistic about his future and said he would make the best use of any potential opportunity in the league.
“If I’m blessed enough to get another chance in the NFL, then I’m going to kill that. I’ve learned a lot. I’m remorseful about everything. I appreciate and respect another opportunity. I’m a better man than I was.”
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Outside the courtroom, Arnette said: "If I’m blessed enough to get another chance in the NFL, then I’m going to Kill that,"
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The former Ohio State standout couldn’t enjoy many appearances in the NFL due to being plagued by injuries as well as his off-field incidents. He played in only 13 games with the Raiders and started seven among them throughout his merely one-plus season while recording 29 tackles for zero interceptions.
What is the outcome of the Damon Arnette gun case?
Arnette was arrested on January 28, 2022, following the allegations of carrying a concealed weapon without permission, assault with a deadly weapon as well as two drug charges. The case was dismissed by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office in July 2022.
The 26-year-old was indicted in May this year and he later pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault which nearly saved him from the combined possibility of staying up to almost 10 years in state prison. The cornerback was sentenced to a $2,500 fine and 50 hours of community service by Clark County District Judge Ronald Israel. The Judge also warned him not to carry any guns in the future or not to be around someone having guns.
It remains to be seen if Damon can secure a contract to be a Cowboys star in the upcoming season.
