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.

Miami drafted Wilkins with the No. 13 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played five seasons in the aqua and orange, starting 77 of a potential 81 games. As a Dolphin, he racked up 355 total tackles, 20.5 sacks and 50 quarterback hits.

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.