Raiders Release Jonah Laulu, Activate Dont’e Thornton Jr.
The Las Vegas Raiders have released defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, a Las Vegas native, and activated wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. from injured reserve to the team's 53-man roster.
Las Vegas, NV, October 27, 2026 —
The Las Vegas Raiders have released defensive tackle Jonah Laulu and activated wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. from injured reserve to the team’s 53-man roster, according to the information provided.
Laulu is a Las Vegas native. No further details were provided about the circumstances of his release, including when the move took effect or whether he may join another team.
Thornton’s activation moves him from injured reserve to the Raiders’ 53-man roster. The information provided does not specify the nature of his injury, how long he was on injured reserve, or whether he is expected to play in an upcoming game.
The reported moves involve two different position groups: Laulu is a defensive tackle, while Thornton is a wide receiver. No additional roster transactions were described, and no details were provided about the Raiders’ rationale for either move.
The information available also does not include a statement from the team or either player. The timing of the transactions, any terms associated with Laulu’s release, and further information about Thornton’s status were not provided.
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