Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins underwent surgery in early October to repair a Jones fracture in his foot. Despite the procedure occurring several months ago, Wilkins does not appear close to returning to the field, raising concerns about his recovery timeline and readiness for the upcoming season.
Recently, Wilkins was seen in a walking boot in a photo from Kyle Van Noy’s charity golf challenge, indicating that his foot is still healing. He has spent the entire offseason rehabbing, and head coach Pete Carroll described the recovery process as “challenging” for the veteran defensive lineman.
Christian Wilkins (NFL)Wilkins’ Streak Of Durability Ends After Foot Injury Derails Promising Raiders Debut Season
Wilkins was a durable player before this injury, having not missed a game since 2020. The injury occurred during an Oct. 6 game against the Denver Broncos, cutting short what was shaping up to be a strong debut season with the Raiders.
After signing a four-year, $110 million deal, Wilkins recorded 17 tackles, two sacks, and six quarterback hits in just five games with the Raiders. Prior to joining Las Vegas, the 29-year-old spent five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who originally drafted him in the first round in 2019.
