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Raiders Teammate Filed Complaint After Christian Wilkins' Unwanted Kiss, Sources Say
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS FACILITY, JUL 29 – Christian Wilkins was released after an unwanted advance complaint disrupted team dynamics; the Raiders are also disputing $35.2 million in guarantees tied to his contract, sources say.
- The Las Vegas Raiders released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in late July 2025 amid unusual circumstances at their headquarters.
- Wilkins was released following an internal investigation triggered by a teammate’s formal complaint to human resources, which was filed after Wilkins placed a kiss on the teammate’s head during a team meeting.
- Wilkins was also recovering from a Jones fracture and reportedly declined a surgical procedure, which caused a medical standoff contributing to eroded trust with the Raiders.
- The Raiders voided $35.2 million in guaranteed money from Wilkins' four-year, $110 million contract and face a $14.8 million cap hit while Wilkins filed a grievance challenging this decision.
- Wilkins’ status within the NFL is still unclear as the grievance process progresses, while the Raiders face the challenge of replacing a vital defensive line player.
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