Wilkins' NFL Return: Packers Eye Defensive Tackle

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. 26 teams have contacted the camp of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins as the eyes are returned to the NFL in 2026. He's still working through rehab on a foot injury from last year, opting against surgery despite medical advice. Last July, the Raiders voided $32.5 million in guarantees on his contract, because he didn't follow their recommendations after, suffering a Jones fracture. His team hasn't been able to recover their money, and he's continuing non-surgical rehab. The Green Bay Packers stand out as a potential landing spot, with plenty of cap space and no compensatory draft hit if they sign him. They're short on defensive linemen for their new 3-4 scheme, where Wilkins could slide in as the defensive and alongside players like Devonte. Why in Javan Hargrave? Adding intrigue, Wilkins' agent is with athletes first. The same agency representing Packers head coach Matt LaFloor, defensive coordinator Jonathan,

1:03Gannon, and key players like quarterback Jordan Love. Green Bay has long standing ties to the firm. Wilkins, a former 13th overall pick out of Clemson in 2019, thrived with 77 starts for the dolphins before a short stint, of just five healthy games with the Raiders. Eyes will stay on his recovery as Inter's builds league wide.