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Christian Wilkins Plans 2026 Return as 26 NFL Teams Check In, Agent Says

His grievance over the Raiders voiding tens of millions in guarantees is still pending.

Overview

  • Wilkins is still rehabbing a Jones fracture in his left foot suffered in 2024, and he has not played since October of that year.
  • The Raiders released him in July 2025 as a terminated vested veteran and voided more than $32 million in guarantees from his four-year, $110 million contract.
  • The NFL Players Association filed a grievance on his behalf to recover the voided guarantees, and no ruling has been issued.
  • ESPN reported an HR complaint after an incident in which Wilkins allegedly kissed a teammate on the head, and some reporters say locker-room concerns may weigh on teams’ evaluations.
  • Interest around the league is widespread per Adam Schefter, with clubs monitoring his health as they consider a signing once he is cleared.