Earlier this offseason, it was reported veteran DT Christian Wilkins “fully intends” to play in 2026 and has been contacted by more than 20 teams. Wilkins was released in July of last year over a dispute about his foot injury and missed the entire season.
While it may not be as glaring a hole as other positions on the roster, the Buffalo Bills need added firepower at defensive tackle. There is one veteran free agent who could step in and bring an instant boost to a unit that struggled mightily to both rush the passer and stop the run a season ago.
The most complicated NFL free agent might soon find a home, but his release from the Las Vegas Raiders—to quote Carmine Lupertazzi Jr. from The Sopranos—whatever happened there?
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
This is a pivotal offseason in the Patrick Mahomes era for the Kansas City Chiefs, who are coming off a season where they did not qualify for the playoffs.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers look to put the finishing touches on their defense, they could look to bring in a big name who hasn't stepped on the field in over a year.
Although defensive lineman Christian Wilkins was just one season into a four-year, $110MM contract, the Raiders released him last July. They designated Wilkins a terminated vested veteran, voiding $35.2MM in guaranteed money, after he declined their request to undergo a follow-up procedure on his foot.
Amid rumors that the New York Giants could target former free agent defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, more details have emerged on his future in the NFL.
The Green Bay Packers lost Devonte Wyatt to a serious lower-leg injury. Most likely, he will be out for the remainder of the season. While the roster has some young and talented pieces to keep a reasonable level, it wouldn't be shocking to see general manager Brian Gutekunst going out to search for a few replacement options.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The NFL trade deadline looms large as NFL playoff contenders seek to strengthen their rosters before 3 p.m. CST on November 4. The Kansas City Chiefs are on a hot streak and appear to be in the mix for another deep playoff run.
Ultimately, the Las Vegas Raiders got burned on the big free agent acquisition of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Wilkins entered the 2024 season with designs of being the interior complement to Maxx Crosby, but those quickly came to an end when a foot fracture ended his first year after five games.
Clemson has produced some of this century's best college football players. However, the program has long been a football factory for individual talent dating back to the 1930s.
Over the years, the Las Vegas Raiders have been forced to part ways with talented players for a myriad of reasons, and the most recent casualty is Christian Wilkins.
There are big signings that go bust every year but it’s still shocking how quickly things soured between the Raiders and DT Christian Wilkins just a year after he was a prized signing in 2024.
The last part of Carroll's comment is interesting.
One Las Vegas Raiders player offered a fairly telling quote about the team’s decision to release star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler was asked Tuesday about the circumstances that led to Wilkins’ release.
The situation surrounding the decision of the Las Vegas Raiders to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins continued to evolve. On Thursday, the Raiders released Wilkins on a terminated vested veteran designation.
There may be more to Christian Wilkins’ recent surprise release from the Las Vegas Raiders.
After a busy and noteworthy week, players from the Las Vegas Raiders are vying for spots on the roster as training camp heats up. With the goal of improving from last year’s performance, head coach Pete Carroll is energizing and motivating the team.
For the first time since the Raiders' shocking release of DT Christian Wilkins on Thursday, head coach Pete Carroll fielded questions about the move.
Christian Wilkins was released on Thursday just a year after he signed a massive contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, and the star defensive tackle has already been linked to a notable AFC team.
Several of the high-profile names of the 2024 free-agent class are really struggling to justify the massive contacts they received through the early stages of the 2025 season. Despite the generous contracts, some players have been very underwhelming after getting the big payday.
The Las Vegas Raiders released defensive lineman Christian Wilkins on Thursday over a dispute regarding his recovery from a foot injury. The move comes just one year after he signed a massive four-year, $110M contract in free agency.
The Raiders just stunned the league by releasing Christian Wilkins. Where should he land?
Before the 2024 NFL season the Las Vegas Raiders signed him to a four-year, $110M contract
It would be a big boost for the Raiders if Wilkins does return to the starting lineup.
One of the mysteries surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders’ offseason has been the health of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Wilkins was one of the big prizes of the 2024 offseason, and then-general manager Tom Telesco locked down the defensive lineman on a four-year, $110 million contract.
The health of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has been one of the major talking points of the offseason for the Las Vegas Raiders. Reports surrounding Wilkins have been all over the place regarding when he can return to football.
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