What happened: Las Vegas is parting ways with the former Oklahoma defensive tackle two days after holding him out of a 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Originally selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the interior defender departs despite serving as a regular rotation contributor last year.

Why it matters: Cutting a productive rookie-contract lineman marks an abrupt shift for a 3-4 club currently on a four-game losing streak and sitting 10th in the conference standings. Offseason projections had pegged Laulu's trench development as a key piece of the 2026 defensive front, making his midseason exit a notable depth chart reset.

What to watch: Laulu heads to the NFL waiver wire, where any claiming club would assume the remainder of his seventh-round rookie contract. If he goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent eligible to sign with any team.