Former Raiders general manager Tom Telesco envisioned pairing Wilkins with Maxx Crosby and forming an elite duo on the defensive line. That never materialized, and the new regime

The Raiders released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins due to a lingering foot injury. Second-year player Jonah Laulu is expected to replace Wilkins in the starting lineup. Adam Butler, another defensive tackle, believes Laulu has the potential to excel in the run game.

The Raiders' medical staff determined prior to organized team activities starting on May 19 that Wilkins needed a second surgery on his foot, which has a three-to-four-month recov