Darrell Luter Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Darrell Luter Jr. adds toughness to the Raiders secondary and special teams Newly-claimed CB Darrell Luter Jr. will add toughness to the Las Vegas Raiders' secondary and special teams units during the 2026 NFL season...

SEPTEMBER 5 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

49ers may already regret cutting player NFL teams raced to pick up Nobody was surprised when fourth-year cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. was included in the San Francisco 49ers' final group of roster cuts. The...

SEPTEMBER 1 • NINERNOISE.COM

Raiders quickly get Darrell Luter Jr. vindication (and a pass for inactivity) The Las Vegas Raiders quickly got vindication for claiming Darrell Luter Jr., who was in high demand. And their inactivity may not have been...

SEPTEMBER 1 • JUSTBLOGBABY.COM

Catches on with Las Vegas The Raiders claimed Luter off waivers from the 49ers on Monday.

Impact Las Vegas waived cornerback Decamerion Richardson to make room on the 53-man roster for Luter, a 2023 fifth-round pick who had spent each of his first three seasons in San Francisco. He served as a depth piece in the 49ers secondary in 2025, appearing in all 17 games during the regular season while recording 28 tackles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. Luter could be in line for a more pronounced role in Las Vegas, where he'll face lesser competition for reps at cornerback.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

It took almost no time for Raiders to claim recently cut 49ers defensive back The 49ers finally ended the Darrell Luter Jr. experiment, yet it didn't take long for the 2023 draftee to find a new home.

AUGUST 31 • NINERNOISE.COM

All signs point to underwhelming CB's tenure with 49ers coming to a swift end The 49ers once had high hopes for Darrell Luter Jr., but pretty much everything suggests they're ready to move on heading into 2026.

JUNE 27 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers 2026 Roster Ranking: No. 68 is a Forgotten Former Draft Pick San Francisco 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter comes in at number 68 of the ranking of most important players

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Crushing loss to Seahawks proved 49ers must punt on recent draft investment The 49ers once had high hopes for Darrell Luter Jr., but he's proven to be more of a liability than an asset, and the playoff loss to the Se...

JANUARY 19 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers' Ricky Pearsall to miss Monday night game vs. the Colts with a knee injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss Monday night's game against the Indianapolis Colts after re-injuring his knee

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Turnover Alert: Darrell Luter Scoops Up Larvadain Fumble San Francisco 49ers CB Darrell Luter recovered a fumble by Cleveland Browns WR Gage Larvadain during the team's Week 13 matchup.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Shanahan on 49ers Win Over Falcons: Run Game Revival and Rising Talent Kyle Shanahan discusses the 49ers Week 7 win against the Atlanta Falcons, sharing injury updates and highlighting LB Tatum Bethune, CB Darre...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Shanahan Recaps Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Looks Ahead to 'Thursday Night Football' Kyle Shanahan breaks down the 49ers Week 4 loss against the Jaguars, sharing injury updates and highlighting WR Demarcus Robinson, CB Darrel...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • 49ERS.COM

Returns to practice Luter (pelvis) was cleared to start practicing Wednesday, Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Luter was placed on the injured reserve last November and didn't return for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old has battled injuries in his first two seasons in the NFL, only appearing in 10 games. He is looking to prove himself this season and find a role in the cornerback room behind established starters Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Time is running out for 2023 49ers draft pick to prove himself The 49ers had high hopes for Darrell Luter Jr. when they drafted him in 2023, but he hasn't exactly proven himself worthy over the last two...

JULY 18, 2025 • NINERNOISE.COM

Goes on IR with pelvic injury Luter (pelvis) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Luter appears to have injured his pelvis during practice this week, as he popped up on Friday's injury report as a DNP. It's serious enough to warrant a multi-game absence, and since he'll be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, the earliest Luter can return would be Week 15 against the Rams on Thursday, Dec. 12. Luter has played in just three games and has mostly played on special teams.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy ahead of Week 8 Luter (pelvis) did not appear on the 49ers' injury report Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Luter was forced to miss the team's 28-18 loss to Kansas City in Week 7 due to a pelvis injury, but he now appears to be a full go ahead of Week 8 against Dallas. The cornerback has appeared in one game this season, recording two tackles and a forced fumble in Week 6 versus Seattle.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive versus Kansas City Luter (pelvis) is inactive for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Luter has appeared in one game this season, logging three snaps on defense and another 13 on special teams.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Everything In My Power': How Darrell Luter Jr. Keeps His Grandmother's Legacy Alive San Francisco 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. reflects on his relationship with his grandmother and her battle with cancer in honor of th...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • 49ERS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Chiefs pounce on SF's costly muffed punt for MASSIVE turn in momentum Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson falls on a muffed punt after the football hits the foot of San Francisco 49ers defensive bac...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • NFL.COM

Back at practice Wednesday Luter (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Luter was inactive for Week 14 against the Seahawks after being unable to log a practice session leading up to the contest. His full participation Wednesday is a good sign he will make his return for Sunday's NFC West clash against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

49ers roster moves: Rookie CB Darrell Luter Jr. activated The #49ers had a small surprise in their roster moves before Week 11:

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Nearing return to action San Francisco designated Luter (knee) for return from its physically unable to perform list Monday.

Impact The move opens a 21-day window during which the 49ers can officially activate Luter before they'd be forced to shut him down for the remainder of the season. He appears to be close to making his regular-season NFL debut heading into Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Experts' Grades of Darrell Luter Jr. to the 49ers The South Alabama Jaguars are starting to see a positive trend. As the football program grows, so does the player development. If that playe...

MAY 17, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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49ers' Ricky Pearsall to miss Monday night game vs. the Colts with a knee injury