ESPN reported Monday that a playful kiss to the head of a teammate led to the release of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins last week by the Las Vegas Raiders.

Christian Wilkins' tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders surprisingly came to an end on July 24 when he was released. The defensive tackle had been considered the crown jewel of the Raiders' 2024 free agent class when signed.

Last week, defensive tackle Christian Wilikins was released abruptly from the Raiders after an injury and alleged misconduct. Christian Wilkins’