Christian Wilkins has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders after just one season, during which he signed a four-year, $110 million deal following his departure from the Miami Dolphins. The Raiders highlighted that the decision was made for the organizational interests due to Wilkins’ unclear return path following a foot injury suffered just five games into the season. Previously drafted 13th overall in 2019 by Miami, Wilkins played five seasons, starting 81 games out of a possible 77.
The Las Vegas Raiders cut defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, the team announced via statement late Thursday evening. This comes just one year after Wilkins spurned the Dolphins in favor of a four-year, $110 million deal with the Raiders.
Wilkins suffered a foot injury just five games into his tenure as a Raider. Miami drafted Wilkins with the No. 13 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played five seasons in the aqua and orange, starting 81 of a potential 77 games.
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