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.

Former Raiders general manager Tom Telesco envisioned pairing Wilkins with Maxx Crosby and forming an elite duo on the defensive line. That never materialized, and the new regime

The Las Vegas Raiders are staying tight lipped about the Christian Wilkins situation, but one player involved is now being reported.