UPDATE as of 3:32 p.m. on October 8:
According to NFL Media, Las Vegas Raiders’ standout defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is sidelined after undergoing surgery to repair a foot injury he sustained during the game against Denver. He has been placed on the injured reserve list.
Sources report that #Raiders star DT Christian Wilkins is facing an indefinite absence following surgery for a Jones Fracture he suffered on Sunday.
Wilkins, who was a significant free agent addition for Las Vegas, being sidelined is a major setback for their defense. He will now be placed on IR. pic.twitter.com/LdcTti9mqG
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 8, 2024
UPDATED:
Head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Antonio Pierce, provided no update on the foot injury sustained by star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on Monday morning.
PREVIOUSLY
The Las Vegas Raiders, who are already grappling with a slew of injuries, now face another concerning setback with a key player.
Star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins exited the game against the Denver Broncos late in the second quarter on Sunday due to a foot injury. He was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game early in the third quarter.
While the severity and duration of Wilkins’ absence are yet to be determined, the quick decision to rule him out of the game raises concerns about the injury.
Wilkins, who joined Las Vegas from the Miami Dolphins in his first season, signed a lucrative four-year, $110 million deal with the Raiders.
The Raiders have been plagued by injuries throughout the regular season, with several players sidelined on Sunday. The team will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Wilkins to bolster their defense.