NFL CAREER – This former Wisconsin-Platteville wideout was signed by the Saints in 2017 prior to a veterans minicamp. After spending his rookie season on Injured Reserve, Arnold transitioned to tight end during 2018 training camp. In his first season at the position, he appeared in ten games with one start and finished with 12 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown. In 2019, Arnold looks to continue to develop and build off his first campaign of NFL playing experience.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Placed on Injured Reserve, 6/16/17; Signed by Saints, 6/5/17.
2018 – Appeared in ten regular season games with one start tallying 12 receptions for 150 yards (12.5 avg.) and one touchdown…Made NFL debut vs. Washington. Oct. 8 on offense and special teams…At Baltimore, Oct. 21, had two catches for 35 yards…At Cincinnati, Nov. 11, made his first career start, finishing with two catches for 25 yards…Vs. Philadelphia, Nov. 18, caught two passes for 25 yards…Vs. Atlanta, Nov. 22, played on offense and special teams, finishing with team-high 45 yards on four receptions, with a 25-yard TD…In the NFC Championship vs. L.A. Rams, 1/20/19, played on offense. 2017 – Spent the season on Injured Reserve.
COLLEGE – A four-year letterman from 2013-16…Enjoyed his most productive season as a senior in 2016, when he played in all 11 games and finished with 65 receptions for 1,176 yards (18.1 avg.) with 16 touchdowns…As a junior in 2015, made 48 grabs for 921 yards (19.2) with 12 TDs…As sophomore in 2014, played in nine games and recorded 11 receptions for 98 yards and two TDs…Played in two games as freshman in 2013…Manufacturing major.
PERSONAL – Prepped at Shanley Catholic (Fargo, N.D.) HS, where he eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving as a senior…Transferred to Shanley from Boylan Catholic (Rockford, Ill.) HS following junior season after his family moved, where he was a member of the Illinois Class 7A state championship team…Daniel Lewis Arnold was born on March 15, 1995 in Milwaukee, Wisc.
