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Christian Wilkins is considered one of NFL’s top interior defensive linemen, at least when he is healthy enough to play.
After signing a lucrative four -year contract with Las Vegas Raiders out of season, Wilkins played only five games in 2024 due to a foot injury.
On Thursday, Wilkins’ race ended with Raiders.
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Las Vegas Raiders Defensive Tackle Christian Wilkins celebrate after getting a sack against Cleveland Browns during the third quarter at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nev., September 29, 2024. (Stephen R. Sylvanie/IMAGN -PICTURES)
“We have decided that it is in the best interest of the organization to advance from Christian Wilkins and he has been informed of his release from the team,” the team said in a statement.
Wilkins was released during the designation of completed Western Veteran. There is uncertainty whether Wilkins will receive a significant amount of money from his contract with Raiders.
Christian Wilkins from Las Vegas Raiders on the sidelines before a game against Denver Broncos on Empower Field at Mile High 6 October 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
In 2024, the trade Wilkins reportedly accepted $ 84.75 million in warranties. Wilkins still owed about $ 35.2 million of the guaranteed money, but Raiders canceled the Defensive Lineman’s contract.
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Wilkins responded to the move by filing a complaint with NFLPA, ESPN reported.
“This franchise has an obligation to expertise on and off the field. Without any clear path or plan for future return to play from Christian, this transaction is necessary for the entire organization to move on and prepare for the new season,” concluded the statement from Raiders.
The guaranteed money -thin seems to come from how Wilkins was treated and how he handled his rehabilitation from the foot damage.
Defensive Tackle Christian Wilkins from Las Vegas Raiders extends during the exercise in Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center 29 May 2024, in Henderson, Nev. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Wilkins has 22½ sacks since he was a first round of NFL draft of the choice of Clemson. He spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with Miami Dolphins.
