Wilkins Released from Las Vegas Raiders originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pete Carroll era has officially begun in Las Vegas. The 73-year-old head coach is energized about his team and believes they’ll be competitive in the AFC West right away. On Wednesday, the Raiders opened their 2025 training camp.

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.

Christian Wilkins ' time with the Las Vegas Raiders has come to an abrupt and surprising end. Just 16 months after signing a massive $110 million contract to become a centerpiece of their defensive line, the former Clemson star is now a free agent.