How do Las Vegas Raiders add to roster via post-NFL roster cutdown day waiver wire?

The Silver and Black are in rebuilding mode and could afford to add extra young talent to build for the future, especially at defensive tackle and wide receiver . Head coach Klint Kubiak even called out his wideouts after the preseason game against the Houston Texans , suggesting the Raiders could be looking for more pass-catchers to pair with rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza for the long haul.

It wouldn't be surprising to see Kubiak and general manager John Spytek take a long look at players who didn't make another club's 53-man roster but could help in Vegas. The organization's decision-makers were different, but that's how the Raiders acquired defensive tackle Jonah Laulu in 2024, who has started 22 games since getting waived by the Indianapolis Colts at the end of training camp two years ago.

But how does the waiver wire work, and how can the Raiders add players to the roster from it? Let's dive in!