The Raiders are releasing standout defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in a shocking move after he completed just one year of the five-year, $110 million contract he signed in 2024, the team announced.

Christian Wilkins kissed a Raiders teammate on the head during a meeting, prompting a complaint and HR probe. The incident is now a key piece in the team’s case for voiding his $35.2M guarantee.

Carroll declined to comment when asked if an alleged incident involving Wilkins played a part in the player's shocking release last week.