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.

It's looking more and more like the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to release star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins went beyond disagreements over the rehabilitation of a foot injury he suffered last season.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler does not want to talk about former teammate Christian Wilkins anymore. Wilkins, the former Raiders defensive tac