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Free Agent Christian Wilkins Eyeing 2026 Comeback Amid 26 Teams' Interest

3/21/2026

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Christian Wilkins, a free agent defensive tackle, plans to return in 2026 after not playing last season.
He is rehabbing a left-foot Jones fracture from 2024, when he played five games.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that 26 teams have shown interest in Wilkins.
The Raiders cut him last July, voiding his $35.2 million guaranteed contract, reportedly due to his rehab approach and a teammate incident.

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Christian Wilkins, a free agent defensive tackle, plans to return in 2026 after not playing last season.
He is rehabbing a left-foot Jones fracture from 2024, when he played five games.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that 26 teams have shown interest in Wilkins.
The Raiders cut him last July, voiding his $35.2 million guaranteed contract, reportedly due to his rehab approach and a teammate incident.