Raiders sign cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders roster 2026: Get to know Darrell Luter
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders just landed the most in-demand player off waivers
- 2:36 PMCBS NFL — Raiders win top waiver target, as former 49ers CB had five teams attempt to claim him
- 2:34 PMNBCSports.com — Report: Four other teams put in a claim for CB Darrell Luter - NBC Sports
"No other waived player received as many claims from NFL teams than Raiders new CB Darrell Luter. And it wasn't close.
"The Raiders had the top waiver priority over the weekend and used it to pick up cornerback Darrell Luter.
"Darrell Luter drew more claims than any other player following roster cuts
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:01 PMRaiders roster 2026: Get to know Darrell Luter
Cornerback was claimed on waivers
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:05 PMRaiders just landed the most in-demand player off waivers
No other waived player received as many claims from NFL teams than Raiders new CB Darrell Luter. And it wasn't close.
- CBS NFLSep 1, 2026, 2:36 PMRaiders win top waiver target, as former 49ers CB had five teams attempt to claim him
Darrell Luter drew more claims than any other player following roster cuts
- NBCSports.comSep 1, 2026, 2:34 PMReport: Four other teams put in a claim for CB Darrell Luter - NBC Sports
The Raiders had the top waiver priority over the weekend and used it to pick up cornerback Darrell Luter.
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