The once-promising partnership between the Las Vegas Raiders and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins came to an unhappy and abrupt ending Thursday, with the team releasing Wilkins due to reported contentiousness over his rehab from last year's season-ending foot injury.

Christian Wilkins' shocking 2025 release by the Raiders linked to mysterious teammate incident, voiding $35.2M.

On Thursday, a major name was released from his team: DT Christian Wilkins, formerly of the Las Vegas Raiders, a player Cleveland reportedly tried to acquire in NFL free agency two offseasons ago. The Raiders announced Wilkins’ release in a statement Thursday:

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There may be more to Christian Wilkins’ recent surprise release from the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL reporter Josina Anderson reported Saturday that "some sources believe an incident involving a teammate may have factored in-part into the Raiders' fatigue and release" of Wilkins.

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HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders released prized free-agent signee Christian Wilkins on Thursday, blaming the defensive tackle for not giving the organization an acceptable recovery plan for his broken foot.

One year ago, the Las Vegas Raiders made Christian Wilkins a top-paid defensive player in the NFL. The Raiders released him Thursday.

Wilkins will attempt to recoup the $35.2 million in guaranteed salary the Raiders voided. How does that process work?

The Las Vegas Raiders said Christian Wilkins had no clear path to return after his addition to the physically unable to perform list, leading to his release.