HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders have waived second-year cornerback Damon Arnette, a first-round pick in 2020, after video surfaced this weekend of Arnette making death threats while brandishing firearms.
Arnette, 25, had been on injured reserve since Oct. 9. He was also facing lawsuits stemming from a Las Vegas car accident last October.
"Very painful decision," said Raiders general manager Mike Mayock in a conference call. "We spent significant time, effort and resources trying to help him in all aspects of his life.
"We cannot stand for the video of Damon with a gun, threatening to take a life .