The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to claim Darrell Luter Jr. off waivers on Monday, according to 's Adam Schefter. If the claim goes through, Luter will move from the San Francisco 49ers to the team with the No. 1 waiver priority after being let go as part of the roster cuts to 53 players over the weekend.
Luter spent his entire NFL career so far with the 49ers after they selected him in the fifth round out of South Alabama in 2023. He appeared in 27 total games over three seasons and made three starts, but his biggest role came on special teams rather than as a regular part of the secondary.
What Darrell Luter Jr. brings
In limited defensive action, Luter recorded 28 combined tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. The numbers help explain why the 49ers kept him around for depth and coverage work, even if he was not a consistent fixture in the defensive backfield.
For the Raiders, the appeal is straightforward. Waiver claims at this stage of the season are often about adding a player who can help in a specific role without needing a long adjustment period. Luter has already spent three years in one NFL system and has experience contributing on special teams, which gives him a realistic path to sticking on a new roster.
Whether the Raiders turn him into more than a depth piece remains to be seen, but the claim would give Luter a fresh chance after a quiet run in San Francisco. For a player who has already logged 27 games, the next stop is another opportunity to prove he can carve out a larger role.
