NFL waiver claims: Raiders land Darrell Luter over four other teams

Key Points:

• NFL teams must finalize 53-man rosters by Sunday, but waiver claims continue to cause roster changes, as players with fewer than four accrued seasons must clear waivers before joining new teams.
• The Las Vegas Raiders, holding the top waiver claim priority, selected only one player during the initial waiver period: former 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr., who attracted interest from five teams including the Titans, Dolphins, Cowboys, and Colts.
• Luter, a 2023 fifth-round pick, played in seven games as a rookie and contributed on special teams during the 49ers' run to Super Bowl LVIII, where he had a notable mishap leading to a Chiefs touchdown.
• In his second season, Luter played three games before going on injured reserve, but had his best season in 2025 with 17 games played, 28 tackles, and multiple defensive contributions before being cut in the preseason.
• The 49ers opted to keep other cornerbacks over Luter, including Nate Hobbs and Deommodore Lenoir, leading to his availability on the waiver wire.