If you've been watching and/or reading closely, you may have noticed a hint or two that the release of Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins may have related to something other than a dispute over his lingering foot injury.

One of the big offseason mysteries for the Las Vegas Raiders has been the injury status of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Raiders have decided to cut Wilkins outright.

Wilkins will attempt to recoup the $35.2 million in guaranteed salary the Raiders voided. How does that process work?

One year ago, the Las Vegas Raiders made Christian Wilkins a top-paid defensive player in the NFL. The Raiders released him Thursday.

The Las Vegas Raiders said Christian Wilkins had no clear path to return after his addition to the physically unable to perform list, leading to his release.

Thursday's shocking move by John Spytek and Pete Carroll showed that if you’re anything less than all in, you have no place with this team.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said the team didn't rush its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll has broken his silence on the team's shocking release of Christian Wilkins.

Wilkins, 29, was the Raiders’ marquee free-agent signing last year. Las Vegas is reportedly voiding the remaining $35.25 million of his deal, though he has filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association.

Dianna Russini and Tashan Reed explain the background on the dispute between the Raiders and Christian Wilkins that led to his release.