Raiders' Wilkins Faces Uncertain Recovery, PUP Placement

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list as training camp begins, as he continues to recover from a Jones fracture in his left foot that ended his 2024 season and required surgery. Wilkins' rehabilitation has been challenging, with setbacks including periods in a walking boot and speculation about the possibility of a second surgery, though recent reports indicate some progress. Placement on the active/PUP list allows him to be activated before the regular season, but if he remains on the list past roster cutdowns, he would move to reserve/PUP and miss at least the first four games of 2025. The Raiders have not provided a timeline for his return, but remain hopeful he will play this season. Wilkins signed a four-year, $110 million contract with the Raiders in 2024 but has played only five games since signing. His absence could put pressure on the team's relatively inexperienced defensive tackle group as the season approaches.