Overview

• The Raiders released Wilkins on July 24 after clashing with him over whether to undergo additional surgery for a Jones fracture in his left foot.
• The team cited his failure to present a clear plan for return to play when voiding $35.2 million in guaranteed money.
• Wilkins signed a four-year, $110 million deal in March 2024 but appeared in only five games before his season-ending injury.
• On July 25, Wilkins filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association to contest the voided guarantees.
• An arbitrator will resolve the dispute as the Raiders reshape their defensive tackle depth for the upcoming season.