Christian Wilkins ' time with the Las Vegas Raiders has come to an abrupt and surprising end. Just 16 months after signing a massive $110 million contract to become a centerpiece of their defensive line, the former Clemson star is now a free agent.

The Pete Carroll era has officially begun in Las Vegas. The 73-year-old head coach is energized about his team and believes they’ll be competitive in the AFC West right away. On Wednesday, the Raiders opened their 2025 training camp.

HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders released prized free-agent signee Christian Wilkins on Thursday, blaming the defensive tackle for not giving the organization an acceptable recovery plan for his broken foot.