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The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing defensive lineman Christian Wilkins and voiding the $35.2 million of guaranteed money left on his contract due to how he has treated the rehab of a foot injury he suffered five games into the 2024 season, according to ESPN. Wilkins filed a grievance over the guaranteed money with the NFL Players Association.
The Raiders announced Wilkins’ release in a statement Thursday.
“We have decided that it is in the best interests of the organization to move on from Christian Wilkins and he has been informed of his release from the team,” the statement reads. “This franchise has a commitment to excellence on and off the field. With no clear path or plan for future return to play from Christian, this transaction is necessary for the entire organization to move forward and prepare for the new season.”
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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes that the Raiders wanted Wilkins, 29, to have surgery on his foot, but he declined in favor of a rehabilitation routine. Rapoport said there has been “discord” between the two sides as to when and how he should return to the field.
The Raiders hit the field for their first practice of training camp on July 23. The Raiders placed Wilkins on the physically unable…
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