HOUSTON – Damon Arnette Jr. broke on the football, disrupting the path of the throw from Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Plummer.

Reading his eyes, Arnette got to the ball and made a juggling interception Saturday at NRG Stadium.

For a veteran corner on the comeback trail after dealing with serious personal and legal issues in the past that nearly ended his football career, it was a significant moment. Arnette, a former Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft pick, intercepted a pass in an NFL game for the first time. He had a pick-six for a touchdown for the Houston Roughnecks against the Birmingham Stallions in the spring before signing a one-year, $1.03 million contract with the defending AFC South champions following a successful workout.

The interception set up a touchdown run by r

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