After five seasons in Miami, Wilkins signed a four-year, $110 million deal with the Raiders in 2024 after a nine-sack 2023 campaign. He was set to become a star piece on Las Vegas' defense, with $84.75 million of his contract guaranteed.

Wilkins was mysteriously released by the Raiders on Thursday, which the team attributed to the way he was treating the rehab for a foot injury that kept him sidelined for most of last season. Las Vegas cut ties just one season into his five-year, $110 million pact.

Christian Wilkins was supposed to be a defensive cornerstone for the Las Vegas Raiders after signing a four-year, $110-million contract in 2024.

There are stunning developments, and then there's what just happened between the Las Vegas Raiders and former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. Wilkins, who left the Dolphins after five stellar years of play to sign with Las Vegas ahead of the 2024 season for a monster $27.

The Cowboys badly need depth on the defensive line, but signing Christian Wilkins would be a gamble, even after he was released.