Raiders sign cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Raiders sign cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers
Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders acquired cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. on Monday following his release by the San Francisco 49ers. Luter was the most sought-after player on the waiver wire, drawing claims from four other teams including the Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, and Indianapolis Colts. A fifth-round pick in 2023, Luter appeared in 17 games with three starts during the 2025 season, recording 28 tackles and one fumble recovery. To accommodate the roster move, the Raiders released cornerback Decamerion Richardson. The waiver claim occurs as teams finalize their 53-man rosters following the league deadline on Sunday.

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  • Las Vegas claimed Darrell Luter Jr. from the 49ers on Monday.
  • Four other NFL teams unsuccessfully attempted to claim Luter.
  • The Raiders released Decamerion Richardson to make room for Luter.
  • Luter recorded 28 tackles and three starts for the 49ers in 2025.
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  • 2:36 PMCBS NFLRaiders win top waiver target, as former 49ers CB had five teams attempt to claim him
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Darrell Luter drew more claims than any other player following roster cuts

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