Christian Wilkins: NFL Teams Scramble for Defensive Tackle

0:00It's March 25th. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Christian Wilkins, the veteran defensive tackle from the Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders, missed all of last season after the Raiders let him go. Over the summer, because of a foot injury, now he's pushing hard and rehab and plans to jump back into the league as soon as he's cleared. His agent says 26 teams have already called. All holding off until Wilkins gives the green light on his recovery. That kind of buzz shows how much teams value his size and quickness up front. Fans and analysts see Wilkins as a quick fix for squads struggling to stop the run, with defenses that ranked near the bottom last year, now scrambling. For interior help, his track record from Miami makes him a reliable starter right away. Places like Minnesota stand out after cutting two starters this month, leaving a big gap, while Jacksonville has a coordinator who knows Wilkins from. Dolphins days. Teams such as Carolina, Atlanta, and New York also fit the bill within depth charts.

1:03Look for Wilkins to pick a spot soon, maybe right after the draft wraps up, plugging right into a contender's line.