The Raiders are releasing standout defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in a shocking move after he completed just one year of the five-year, $110 million contract he signed in 2024, the team announced.

The Raiders still need a reliable option to emerge at nickelback. Darnay Holmes, who played 28 percent of the team’s defensive snaps last season, is currently the favorite to handle this role.

Wilkins was a big get for the Raiders last offseason, joining the team after a standout fifth season with the Miami Dolphins in which he posted a career-high nine sacks. That $110 million deal was ...

Raiders coach Pete Carroll said Friday the club didn't rush into its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins a day earlier over a dispute regarding his recovery from a broken foot.

With training camp set to begin, the beginning of the NFL season draws closer and closer. For some Raiders, camp marks the chance to showcase what players will make an impact for the team.

Christian Wilkins during a preseason game with the Raiders on Aug. 17, 2024. AP “He’s not healthy enough to play for the Raiders,” one head coach told The Athletic’s Dianna Russini Thursday.

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The Raiders also bolstered their offensive line with the selections of offensive linemen Charles Grant and Caleb Rogers. "You know, the young guys have done very well.