DAMON ARNETTE NEWS

Designated to return from IR Arnette (thumb) has been officially designated to return from injured reserve, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Jon Gruden hinted at the 24-year-old's return Wednesday, saying that he was hopeful the 2020 first-round pick could resume practice Thursday. An exact date as to when Arnette may return to game action has not been confirmed, though he could soon be back in the lineup with this recent transaction and has at least resumed practice activity. The Ohio State product's last appearance came in Week 3, and if able to return within the NFL's mandated 21-day window, he would provide a boost to the Raiders' 25th-ranked scoring defense.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Carr adds running threat for Raiders this season

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoping to practice Thursday Coach Jon Gruden said Wednesday that he's hopeful Arnette (thumb) will be able to resume practicing Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Arnette has yet to be officially activated for a return from IR, but it looks like such a transaction could be immanent. The rookie first-round pick hasn't suited up since Week 3, after having undergone thumb surgery early October. Once back to full health, Arnette figures to slot back into Las Vegas' secondary as an immediate starter.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders use throwback performance to end bad weather skid

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May return soon Arnette (thumb) is visiting a specialist in Houston to determine whether it's possible to return for Week 9, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old underwent thumb surgery at the start of October and was expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks, but it appears his recovery has gone better than expected. Arnette has yet to be designated to return from injured reserve, but if all goes well with the specialist, he figures to receive the designation and be back at practice this week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Clears COVID-19 protocols Arnette (thumb) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday but remains on injured reserve, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Arnette has cleared the necessary protocols to return to the team's facilities, but he's still rehabbing from early October thumb surgery and isn't expected to shift to the active roster until late November. Nevin Lawson and Trayvon Mullen started at cornerback last week against the Buccaneers and are expected to maintain those roles until Arnette returns.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Brown returns to practice for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have activated right tackle Trent Brown from the COVID-19 list and could have him available a week after he missed a game because of a positive coronavirus te...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders CB Damon Arnette says he is COVID-free Back on October 19, just as defensive tackle Maurice Hurst was coming off the Raiders reserve/COVID-19 list, they placed rookie cornerback D...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 list

The Las Vegas Raiders activated four starting offensive linemen from the COVID-19 list after they all tested negative for the coronavirus

OCTOBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Raiders latest COVID tests all negative

The Las Vegas Raiders’ latest batch of COVID-19 tests all came back negative and their game scheduled for Sunday against Tampa Bay is on for now

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed four starting offensive linemen and safety Johnathan Abram on the reserve/COVID-19 list after they were determined to be close contacts with a tea...

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders place rookie CB Damon Arnette on COVID list The Las Vegas Raiders have placed rookie cornerback Damon Arnette on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Arnette was already sidelined on injured res...

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Raiders place rookie CB Damon Arnette on COVID list The Las Vegas Raiders have placed rookie cornerback Damon Arnette on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Raiders place rookie CB Damon Arnette on COVID list

The Las Vegas Raiders have placed rookie cornerback Damon Arnette on the reserve/COVID-19 list

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifts to COVID list Arnette (thumb) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Arnette was already on injured reserve following an October thumb surgery. The rookie cornerback either tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person, and he won't be able to return to team activities until he clears the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR The Raiders placed Arnette (thumb) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Arnette will be eligible to return to the lineup in Week 7 against the Buccaneers, but he's expected to need 6-to-8 weeks following thumb surgery. The rookie first-rounder was an immediate starter for the Raiders and compiled 13 tackles and a pass breakup through three games, but for the time being, Amik Robertson and Keisean Nixon will likely both see an uptick in usage behind starters Trayvon Mullen and Lamarcus Joyner.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to go on IR Coach Jon Gruden said Arnette (thumb) will need to be placed on IR, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN NFL Nation reports.

Impact While Arnette hasn't officially been placed on IR yet, this news comes as no surprise given his expected recovery time of 6-to-8 weeks. When he goes on IR, Arnette will need to miss a minimum of three weeks, so the earliest we could see the rookie first-rounder again will be Week 7 against Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out 6-to-8 weeks Arnette has undergone thumb surgery and is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, NBC Sports California reports.

Impact Arnette aggravated a thumb fracture during Week 3's loss to the Patriots, and it now looks as though he'll need to sit out until mid-November while recovering. As such, the Raiders stand to place the rookie No. 19 overall pick on IR. Lamarcus Joyner, Amik Robertson and Nevin Lawson (ankle) are candidates to handle increased snaps while Arnette is sidelined.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to practice Wednesday Arnette (thumb) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.

Impact Arnette has played through a fractured left thumb since training camp, but he aggravated the injury during Sunday's loss to the Patriots, according to NBC Sports Bay Area. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the rookie first-round pick could be in danger of missing up to six weeks due to his injury, though the Raiders have yet to offer an official recovery timetable.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss six weeks Arnette (thumb) is visiting a specialist Tuesday, and there are fears that he could be sidelined for roughly six weeks if the specialist confirms the worst-case scenario, Ian Rapop...

Impact Arnette hurt his thumb on an awkward fall in this past Sunday's game against the Patriots but was able to return to the contest. If the rookie first-rounder is forced to miss extended time, he'll be placed on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Belichick reaches milestone as Patriots top Raiders 36-20

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Arnette (thumb) returned to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Arnette suffered the thumb injury in the second half of the game, but was able to make a successful return. He'll return to his usual starting role at one of the cornerback positions now healthy.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game Sunday Arnette (thumb) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact It's unclear how the 2020 first-round pick suffered the injury, but it's serious enough to force him to miss game time. As long as Arnette is sidelined, look for Lamarcus Joyner and Keisean Nixon to see increased snaps.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles in Week 2 Arnette racked up seven solo tackles in Sunday's 34-24 victory over the Saints.

Impact Arnette and the rest of Las Vegas' defensive backs did an admirable job against Drew Brees and the Saints passing game, holding them in check for most of the game. Another tough matchup is on tap for the Raiders in Week 3 as they travel to New England to take on Cam Newton and the Patriots.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the rookie cornerback debuts: C.J. Henderson and Jaylon Johnson shine, Damon Arnette and A.J. Terrell get off to a slow start | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF With the lack of preseason and the limited offseason program, there aren’t too many positions that got thrown to the wolves more than corner...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • PFF.COM