Las Vegas Raiders claim cornerback Darrell Luter Jr off waivers
Niners Nation • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers released cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. during the recent roster reduction to meet the 53-man league limit. Following his release, five teams submitted waiver claims for the defensive back. The Las Vegas Raiders successfully acquired the 2023 fifth-round draft pick. The Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, and Indianapolis Colts were the other organizations that attempted to claim him. Luter spent three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, during which he appeared in 27 games. His recorded statistics include 38 tackles, one pass defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. The high level of interest from other teams indicates they view the former South Alabama standout as a candidate for a larger role in a new defensive system.
- •Las Vegas Raiders claimed Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers.
- •Five total teams submitted claims for the cornerback.
- •The 49ers released Luter during the 53-man roster trim.
- •Luter played 27 games over three seasons in San Francisco.
- •Tennessee, Miami, Dallas, and Indianapolis also filed waiver claims.
- 5:50 PMNiners Nation — Former 49ers corner was the most claimed player on waiver wire by far on Monday - Niners Nation
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Former 49ers defender was the most-claimed player on waivers
"The San Francisco 49ers had the top player on the waiver wire after cutdown day, as five teams tried to claim Darrell Luter after he was released.
"The San Francisco 49ers cut one of their cornerbacks during the roster trim, and five teams attempted to claim him off waivers.
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External links- Niners NationSep 1, 2026, 5:50 PMFormer 49ers corner was the most claimed player on waiver wire by far on Monday - Niners Nation
The San Francisco 49ers had the top player on the waiver wire after cutdown day, as five teams tried to claim Darrell Luter after he was released.
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:47 PMFormer 49ers defender was the most-claimed player on waivers
The San Francisco 49ers cut one of their cornerbacks during the roster trim, and five teams attempted to claim him off waivers.
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