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Raiders' Christian Wilkins Faces Prolonged Recovery From Foot Injury

The star defensive tackle remains sidelined during OTAs as his challenging rehab from a Jones fracture continues.

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Overview

  • Christian Wilkins, the Raiders' marquee free-agent signing in 2024, is still unable to practice following surgery for a Jones fracture suffered last season.
  • Coach Pete Carroll described Wilkins' recovery process as long and difficult but emphasized the team's diligent and patient approach to his rehabilitation.
  • Wilkins attended OTAs but did not participate in drills, instead working on the side as part of his ongoing recovery efforts.
  • The defensive tackle recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in five games before his 2024 season was cut short by the injury.
  • The absence of Wilkins, along with previous injuries to teammates Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce, continues to impact the Raiders' defensive line depth.