Raiders Say Released DT Christian Wilkins Had No Clear Path to Return
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, JUL 25 – The Raiders voided $35.2 million guaranteed on Wilkins' contract after disagreements over foot injury surgery and rehab, leading to his release and a grievance filed with the NFL Players Association.
- On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Las Vegas Raiders released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Amid the offseason, Wilkins' contract included $82.75 million guaranteed, with Dianna Russini of The Athletic reporting the voiding of $35.2 million in guarantees last month.
- Suffering a Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal, he was placed on the reserve/PUP list on July 18 after surgery.
- The Raiders said, `This franchise has a Commitment to Excellence on and off the field,` while Wilkins filed a grievance.
- Potentially, he could form a strong pairing with Quinnen Williams for the Jets' defense.
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Pete Carroll says Raiders didn’t rush into decision to release Christian Wilkins
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Friday the club didn’t rush into its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins the day before over a dispute regarding his recovery from a broken foot.
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