The veteran DT's time with the Raiders ended abruptly due to controversy.
who could step in and bring an instant boost to a unit that struggled mightily to both rush the passer and stop the run a season ago. Christian Wilkins’ name has recently surfaced throughout the NFL media sphere, which should intrigue the Bills, who could use some help up front.
“Free agent Christian Wilkins fully intends to play this season, but still is rehabbing his foot injury, per his agent David Mulugheta,” posted Schefter to X. “So far, 26 teams have reached out and are waiting for Wilkins to be ready, and Wilkins is expected to have a new home as soon as he wants.”Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins celebrates his sack in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Imagesled to his release. Since Las Vegas jettisoned him, he hasn’t set foot on an NFL field. With that said, when he has been an active player, he’s produced. The six-year veteran began his career with the Miami Dolphins, where he recorded his most productive campaign as a pro, finishing with nine sacks, 23 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries in 2023. His 11.8% quarterback pressure rate that year was the highest of his career. Even during his brief five-game stint with the Raiders, Wilkins finished with a couple of sacks and 13 quarterback pressures. So, while his character might be a concern, his potential to produce at a high level should be something the Bills considerLas Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Buffalo has long been known as an organization that does not take risks on players’ character. However, after the Bills fired former head coach Sean McDermott, that has since changed., who has spent time with four teams over the past five seasons, including some locker room controversy between his multiple stops throughout last year. If the Bills were willing to bring in Gardner-Johnson, they may also be willing to take a chance on a player like Wilkins, who, if healthy, would bring added pass-rush ability to the interior of their defensive line during the 2026 campaign.Alex Brasky is editor of Bills Digest and host of the Buffalo Pregame podcast. He has been on the Bills beat the past six seasons and now joins ON SI to expand his coverage of Buffalo’s favorite football team.Former Bills Linebacker Is Perfect Reunion Target in Free Agency
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