Overview
- Wilkins’ agent says the veteran defensive tackle intends to play in 2026 as he rehabs a left foot Jones fracture, with 26 teams having reached out and clubs waiting for him to be ready.
- No agreement is in place, and reporting points to potential fits such as the Chiefs, Patriots, Vikings, Bears, Buccaneers, Jaguars and Broncos, while one report says the Giants are not considering him.
- Teams are expected to push for discounted or incentive-based deals due to health questions and reputation concerns tied to his exit from Las Vegas.
- The Raiders released Wilkins after five games in 2024 and voided $35.2 million in guarantees, citing how he handled rehab, and ESPN also reported a teammate complaint after a head‑kissing incident.
- Analysts expect movement closer to training camp or the preseason as clubs schedule medical checks and weigh cap space against needs for interior pass rush and run defense.