The arbitrator deciding in favor of the Raiders would produce a $14.1 million cap credit that would help offset the $29.775 million in 2026 dead money. Wilkins winning his grievance would result in $21.15 million of additional salary cap charges for the Raiders in 2026.

Raiders veteran Adam Butler had some thoughtful words for Christian Wilkins after his recent release. Butler, who played defensive tackle alongside Wilkins last season, went into an unexpected rant about the importance of mental health when asked about his former teammate while speaking to reporters on Tuesday.

Christian Wilkins’ NFL free agency just got even messier—and the full story may be far more complicated than anyone originally believed. The former Clemson Tiger and 2018 national champion was officially released by the Las Vegas Raiders on July 24,