Raiders release Christian Wilkins
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Our latest episode of the Las Vegas Raiders Insider Podcast talks about the newest release of DT Christian Wilkins, the potential locker room fallout, and thoughts from camp on replacing him.
Training camp has started for the Las Vegas Raiders, and Christian Wilkins still isn't on the practice field. Head coach Pete Carroll didn't exactly instill confidence when he revealed that there's still no timeline for his return.
Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is looking for his next team, and one day after the Las Vegas Raiders released the veteran, he is already gaining interest from another coach. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the team would discuss the possibility of adding Wilkins, who's relationship with the Raiders ended on a sour note.
Dianna Russini and Tashan Reed explain the background on the dispute between the Raiders and Christian Wilkins that led to his release.
Christian Wilkins sought an estimated $32.5 million payout of the guarantees reportedly included in the contract he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to a four-year, $110 million deal in March 2024. They released him Thursday after claiming they don't have to pay him due to how he rehabbed a foot injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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