There may be more to Christian Wilkins’ recent surprise release from the Las Vegas Raiders.
NFL reporter Josina Anderson reported Saturday that “some sources believe an incident involving a teammate may have factored in-part into the Raiders’ fatigue and release” of Wilkins.
The nature of the incident is not clear. However, many believe the Raiders had a very good reason to move on from Wilkins considering the money they had invested in him. It also suggests the Raiders saw no alternative if they went straight to a release.
Wilkins was dumped by the Raiders just one year into a four-year, $110 million deal. The Raiders suggested Wilkins failed to take rehab seriously as he tries to work his way back from a foot injury.
Other teams do not appear to have the same concerns about Wilkins as the Raiders did, and he should find a new landing spot fairly easily. That is one of the reasons some suspect there is more to the Raiders’ decision than they are publicly saying.
