As recently as the start of training camp, there was uncertainty about when defensive tackle Christian Wilkins might be available again for the Las Vegas Raiders. Last Thursday, things took a dramatic turn when Wilkins was released.
The team cited a disagreement about his rehab process for the foot injury that cost him the majority of last season as the reason for his release. Wilkins also filed a grievance in an attempt not to lose the $35.2 million in remaining guaranteed money he had in the four-year, $110 million deal he signed.
Las Vegas voided that money in early June, and Wilkins waited until the last day of a 50-day window to file a grievance.