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Christian Wilkins, the veteran -defensive Lineman, released by Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, reportedly kissed a teammate on his forehead who committed an insult.
ESPN’s Adam Schafter reported the situation on Monday, adding that Wilkins’ event with the teammate did not just help him to be cut out of Raiders.
Wilkins deals with a Jones break in his left foot, which he suffered in October 2024.
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Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Tackle Christian Wilkin’s (94) celebrates after getting a sack against Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at Allegiant Stadium. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/IMAGN -PICTURES)
The report says the incident took place in a team meeting last week when ESPN had a source saying it was “playful.” However, the teammate in question did not see Wilkins’ interaction in that way.
A complaint was filed with the Raiders’ Human Resources Department after the incident.
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On the injury front, Raiders reportedly canceling the remaining $ 35.2 million back in guaranteed money on Wilkins’ contract due to how he treated his rehabilitation task after the injury. Wilkins was released by the designation of completed Western veteran per year. Schoverter.
Wilkins has asked the NFL Players Association to file a complaint on his behalf because of Raiders’ wishes to cancel his guaranteed money and they did it Thursday.
Wilkins signed a four -year $ 110 million agreement that included $ 84.75 million guaranteed, with Las Vegas in free agency last year.
He was one of the league’s best defensive tackles with Miami Dolphins, which included a career high-sole season in 2023 before hit free agency. Wilkins got 20.5 bags and 355 combined tackles over 81 games with the dolphins.
Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Tackle Christian Wilkins (94) before the game against Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. (Tommy Gilligan/IMAGN -PICTURES)
In five matches before his injury in 2024, Wilkins spoke two sacks and 17 combined tackles for Raiders. He demanded operation for the Jones break, which ended his debut season in Las Vegas.
