Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots will have a conversation about recently released defensive lineman Christian Wilkins.

The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to a four-year, $110 million deal in March 2024. They released him Thursday after claiming they don't have to pay him due to how he rehabbed a foot injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Christian Wilkins sought an estimated $32.5 million payout of the guarantees reportedly included in the contract he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.

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The Patriots plan to have a conversation about signing Christian Wilkins after his surprise release from the Raiders, per head coach Mike Vrabel.

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins last offseason. Former general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce gave him a four-year deal worth $110 million, but he only played in five games during the 2024 NFL season.

The Raiders add five new players on the eve of training camp including former top picks Jamal Adams and Phillip Dorsett.