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Packers Eye Free-Agent DT Wilkins After Defensive Setbacks

10/5/2025

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The Green Bay Packers' defense is weakened by injuries, with DT Devonte Wyatt out and rookie Nazir Stackhouse exposed.
After a 40-point loss to Dallas Cowboys, the Packers pursue free-agent DT Christian Wilkins, released by the Raiders.
Wilkins' release followed a Jones fracture recovery dispute; the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) filed a grievance.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel expressed interest in Wilkins, adding to recovery-status speculation.
Packers have about $12 million in cap space, making a Wilkins contract feasible.

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Story summary

The Green Bay Packers' defense is weakened by injuries, with DT Devonte Wyatt out and rookie Nazir Stackhouse exposed.
After a 40-point loss to Dallas Cowboys, the Packers pursue free-agent DT Christian Wilkins, released by the Raiders.
Wilkins' release followed a Jones fracture recovery dispute; the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) filed a grievance.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel expressed interest in Wilkins, adding to recovery-status speculation.
Packers have about $12 million in cap space, making a Wilkins contract feasible.