Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is looking for his next team, and one day after the Las Vegas Raiders released the veteran, he is already gaining interest from another coach. New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the team would discuss the possibility of adding Wilkins, who's relationship with the Raiders ended on a sour note.

Coach Pete Carroll said Friday the Raiders did their due diligence before making the decision to release high-priced defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. “We watched our way through the whole thing,” Carroll said after training camp in his first public comments since the team announced the transaction Thursday.

Wilkins put up nine sacks and 23 QB hits in 2023, and hit the market as the league's top free agent. The Raiders had a big need at the position and they landed him on a four-yeard $110 million ...