The arbitrator deciding in favor of the Raiders would produce a $14.1 million cap credit that would help offset the $29.775 million in 2026 dead money. Wilkins winning his grievance would result in $21.15 million of additional salary cap charges for the Raiders in 2026.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle said the team moved on from the Christian Wilkins release. He instead used the platform to urge people to get treatment for mental health illnesses.