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Saints Claim Cornerback Decamerion Richardson Off Raiders’ Waivers

The claim moves the Louisiana native straight to New Orleans’ 53-man roster and reflects a Raiders roster shift after they added Darrell Luter Jr.

Overview

  • Las Vegas waived Decamerion Richardson and the New Orleans Saints placed a waiver claim that moved him onto their active roster, according to NFL reporter Tom Pelissero.
  • Because he was claimed on waivers, Richardson must be carried on the Saints’ 53-man roster rather than being assigned to a practice squad.
  • Richardson entered the league as a fourth-round pick by the Raiders in 2024 and has remained on their roster through front-office changes.
  • Scouts praise Richardson’s elite athleticism but note persistent questions about his consistency in covering wide receivers, so his playing time will depend on performance.
  • The Raiders’ recent addition of Darrell Luter Jr. is cited as a likely reason they waived Richardson instead of attempting to place him on their practice squad.