Raiders' Christian Wilkins: Goes on IR as expected
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Wilkins (foot) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Wilkins' move to IR shouldn't come as a surprise as he already underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a Jones Fracture in his foot. The Clemson product is expected to be facing an extended absence, although a firm timeline isn't yet available. His placement on injured reserve will guarantee he misses at least the Raiders' next four games though.
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Raiders' Christian Wilkins: Out indefinitely with foot injury
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Wilkins underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a Jones Fracture in his foot that he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Wilkins injured his foot in the first half of Sunday's game and remained in the locker room after halftime. It's a devastating blow for the Raiders, who signed Wilkins to a four-year, $110 million contract in March to reinforce their defensive line alongside All-Pro Maxx Crosby and veteran John Jenkins. Wilkins will eventually be placed on injured reserve, and while he hasn't been ruled out for the year, a return won't likely happen until much later in the regular season. Adam Butler has been the Raiders' top rotational defensive tackle this season, and he should slide into Wilkins' starting spot from here on out.
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Raiders' Christian Wilkins: Won't return for second half
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Wilkins has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Broncos due to a foot injury.
Wilkins stayed in the locker room after halftime due to a foot injury he sustained late in the second quarter. He'll end his day registering five tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks. Adam Butler is the top candidate to fill in at defensive tackle for the rest of Sunday's game alongside John Jenkins.
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Raiders' Christian Wilkins: Will play against Carolina
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Wilkins (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Wilkins was a limited participant in all three practices this week while nursing a knee injury, but the 2019 first-round pick will suit up for Sunday's contest. He's registered nine tackles (seven solo) through the first two games of the year and is still seeking his first sack of the regular season.
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Raiders' Christian Wilkins: Tagged as questionable
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Wilkins (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Wilkins was limited at practice all week by a knee issue, and now his availability for Week 3 action is up in the air. If he ends up missing Sunday's contest, it could mean more snaps for 2023 seventh-rounder Nesta Jade Silvera.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Franchise tag deadline passes
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The Dolphins did not place the franchise tag on Wilkins ahead of Tuesday's 4:00 p.m. EST deadline, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The defensive tackle will hit free agency for the first time in his NFL career, after putting together his best season to date in 2023. While playing 17 games for a third straight campaign, Wilkins racked up 65 total tackles including 9.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries, as he thrived both rushing quarterbacks and stuffing running backs. The fact that Wilkins didn't receive the franchise tag doesn't preclude Miami from re-signing him, but it seems almost guaranteed he'll be offered a contract on the open market sizable enough that the cap-strapped Dolphins can't match it.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Stellar in final year of contract
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Wilkins notched 65 tackles (38 solo), including a career-high 9.0 sacks, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season appearances in 2023.
Wilkins had a quiet finish to the season with just three assisted tackles during Saturday's wild-card playoff loss to the Chiefs, but that doesn't undermine the fact that he put together a career year to cap his rookie contract. The Dolphins will be in a precarious position this offseason, with Tua Tagovailoa entering the fifth year of his rookie deal, potentially making Wilkins a franchise tag candidate. It's difficult to imagine Miami letting Wilkins walk, but his franchise tag would carry a $19.7 million salary, and the team has little room to maneuver barring future restructures.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Logs another sack in loss
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Wilkins logged five total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss and one sack in Monday night's 28-27 loss to the Titans.
The 27-year-old was the only Dolphin to get to Will Levis on Monday night, even though the Titans' offensive line had given up the fifth most sacks in the NFL going into Week 13 (42 sacks allowed). Wilkins continues to add to his impressive season, tallying 51 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks through 13 games. The entire Miami defensive line (including Wilkins) will need to do a better job of getting after the quarterback going forward, as the team will be without its most productive pass rusher in Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) for the remainder of the season.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Ready for Monday night
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Wilkins (groin) has no injury designation ahead of Monday night's game against the Titans, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
The 27-year-old was added to Miami's injury report Friday, but after a full practice session Saturday, it seems as if he's been able to move past his groin issue. Wilkins has been an integral part of the Dolphins' defense since entering the league in 2019, and he's logged 46 total tackles, including eight tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks through 12 games this season.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Addition to injury report
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Wilkins (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Wilkins popped up on Miami's injury report Friday, and his groin issue held him to limited participation in today's practice. The Dolphins don't play until Monday night, so Wilkins' practice participation Saturday will be something to look out for to help determine how severe this groin injury is.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Back at practice
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Wilkins (contract dispute) isn't listed on the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Wilkins held out of training camp while looking for an extension on his rookie deal, which will pay him $10.75 million this season. He ended his holdout last week and made it clear that he didn't consider a trade request and wants to stay in Miami. The 2019 first-round pick out of Clemson recorded a career-high 98 tackles last season to go along with 3.5 sacks, six pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 17 games.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Fifth-year option picked up
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The Dolphins exercised Wilkins' fifth-year option Thursday.
Wilkins is now signed through the 2023 campaign, giving both he and the Dolphins more time to negotiate on a long-term extension. The 2019 first-round pick posted a career season in 2021, with 89 total tackles and 4.5 sacks through 17 games.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Posts career numbers in 2021
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Wilkins notched 89 tackles (49 solo), 4.5 sacks, four pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 17 appearances in 2021.
Wilkins recorded career-high statistics across the board in his third NFL season, taking a notable step forward in establishing himself as a defensive pillar for Miami. The 2019 first-round pick is set to play out the final year of his rookie contract come 2022, though the Dolphins could mull the possibility of picking up his fifth-year option.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Records sack
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Wilkins recorded five tackles (two solo) and a sack in the Dolphins' 33-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Wilkins' sack was his third on the season, and he now has 52 tackles for his 2021 campaign. The third-year pro is easily on pace to smash his career-best 56-tackle season. His three sacks are also already a career high. Drafted in the first round out of Clemson in 2019, Wilkins will look to continue his ascent Sunday against the Giants.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Comes off COVID-19 list
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The Dolphins activated Wilkins (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Wilkins missed the last two games while on the COVID-19 list, but the 2019 first-round pick is now on track to return for Sunday's tilt against the Jets. Wilkins has only 28 tackles and one sack through eight games this season, so his fantasy upside in IDP leagues is limited, but his return should make it easier for Miami to contain New York's offense.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Sacks Newton in loss
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Wilkins recorded six tackles (five solo), one sack, two defended passes and one quarterback hit during Sunday's 21-11 loss to New England.
Wilkins was limited to just two sacks as a rookie in 2019, so it's encouraging to see him already getting off to a hot start Year 2. The second-year pro also matched his career-high tackle total during the Week 1 loss, so he'll be worth monitoring in IDP formats heading into a Week 2 tilt against the Bills.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Caps 2019 with three stops
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Wilkins recorded three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Patriots.
Wilkins drew his usual start at defensive end Week 17 despite nursing an ankle injury. The 2019 first-round pick played all 16 games of his rookie season, notching 56 tackles (30 solo), two sacks and two defended passes. He also caught a touchdown on a trick play Week 16 against the Bengals. The 24-year-old will be an integral part of Miami's plans on defense for the 2020 season.
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Dolphins' Christian Wilkins: Limited by ankle injury
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Wilkins has an ankle injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Wilkins was limited at practice all week by the ankle issue, giving him a solid chance of suiting up this weekend. The 24-year-old has yet to miss a game this season, and he'll look to continue that trend for the season finale.