Raiders Activate Dont’e Thornton Jr. From Injured Reserve, Waive Jonah Laulu
The Las Vegas Raiders have activated wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. off injured reserve and waived defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, aiming to bolster the team's receiving options.
Las Vegas, NV, October 27, 2026 —
The Las Vegas Raiders have activated wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. off injured reserve and waived defensive tackle Jonah Laulu, a roster move intended to bolster the team’s receiving options.
The move changes the roster at two positions: Thornton returns from injured reserve, while Laulu, a defensive tackle, has been waived. The summary of the transaction does not provide a date, the reason for Thornton’s injured-reserve placement, or details about his injury or availability.
The Raiders’ stated aim is to add to their receiving options. No additional information was provided about Thornton’s expected role, whether he is expected to play in an upcoming game, or how the team plans to adjust its lineup following the transaction.
Details about Laulu’s next steps were also not provided. The available information does not specify whether the Raiders intend to bring in another player to fill the defensive line roster spot, or whether Laulu may join another team.
The transaction summary does not include comments from the team or either player. It also does not provide further roster details or explain the circumstances behind the decision to waive Laulu. As a result, the confirmed information is limited to Thornton’s activation from injured reserve, Laulu’s waiver, and the team’s stated goal of bolstering its receiving options.
Story summarized from the original created by By Mark Anderson, Associated Press on lasvegassun.com, see more information here.
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