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.

The Las Vegas Raiders stunningly released star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins last week and voided the remaining $35.2 million guaranteed on his contract. The team cited a disagreement about his foot rehab as the deciding factor in parting ways.