The 1 p.m. ET waiver deadline just slammed shut, and news is flying out! ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the word: the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to claim cornerback Darrell Luter. This is a big move for the Raiders, grabbing Luter right after the 49ers waived him.
The Waiver Wire Advantage Is Real
Man, that No. 1 spot on the waiver wire is no joke, is it? Las Vegas had the top claim in line, which means they get first dibs on anybody they want from the guys let go as teams trimmed their rosters to the final 53. And they used it to snatch a guy who’s got some real experience. That kind of priority pick is gold when you’re trying to finalize your squad.
Who’s Darrell Luter?
So, who exactly did they pick up? Darrell Luter was a fifth-round pick back in 2023 for the Niners. And get this: last season, he played in *all 17 games*, even snagging three starts! He finished that year with 28 total tackles, one pass defensed, and even a fumble recovery. The guy has a solid 27 career games with three starts under his belt. That’s not some raw rookie; he’s seen game action.
Adding Luter means the Raiders are getting a cornerback who’s already proven he can step onto an NFL field and contribute. As teams finalize their rosters, bringing in a player with recent starting experience is a smart play. It will be interesting to see how Luter fits into their defense as the season gets rolling.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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