Christian Wilkins' tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders surprisingly came to an end on July 24 when he was released. The defensive tackle had been considered the crown jewel of the Raiders' 2024 free agent class when signed.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle said the team moved on from the Christian Wilkins release. He instead used the platform to urge people to get treatment for mental health illnesses.

“This franchise has a Commitment to Excellence on and off the field,” the Raiders said in a statement after Wilkins’ release. “With no clear path or plan for future return to play from Christian, this transaction is necessary for the entire organization to move forward and prepare for the new season.”