Raiders Sign Dolphins’ DT Christian Wilkins to a Massive 4-Year $110 Million Deal, Huge Boost to Maxx Crosby & Co
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Mere hours into the free agency and a team has already scooped up one of the top candidates. One of the best defensive tackles in this era, Christian Wilkins, is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders, according to reports. And the Raiders are breaking the bank to acquire his services!
Wilkins has received a mammoth upgrade in his contract as well. After being paid $15.4 million by the Miami Dolphins over 4 years. The DT will now reportedly receive $110 million over the next four years with the Raiders!
Christian Wilkins set to become a Raider
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The Dolphins had been trying to renegotiate a long-term deal with the DT for the last couple of years. They drafted Wilkins as their first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Last season, the Phins activated the fifth-year option in his rookie contract. However, both parties could not agree to a deal and Wilkins became a free agent.
Splash: One of the top free agents is off the market, as #Dolphins star DT Christian Wilkins is headed to the #Raiders, sources say.
He gets a 4-year deal worth $110M base value that includes $84.75M guaranteed in a contract done by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/aKwKFIfU5T
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024
But, the 28-year-old did not last long in the free agency market. The Raiders offered him a consequential deal of $110 million for years, with $84.75 million in guaranteed money. And, the 2X CFP Championship winner did not wait long to join the ranks of the Raiders.
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Even though this is a great loss for the Dolphins. They must’ve been prepared to lose Wilkins this offseason after not utilizing their franchise tag to hold on to him. But will Wilkins be able to fit into the distinctive culture at the Raiders?
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The Raiders are one of the few franchises in the league at present to have their way. And not everyone can slide right into the team’s strong locker room culture. With personalities like Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones, it takes a special player to join the defensive ranks at the Raiders.
However, 310 lbs Wilkins will provide the much-needed strength to the Raiders. Making them even more fearsome this season. Over the years, the Raiders have taken pride in their defensive line and all signs point to Wilkins thriving in that situation.
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