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Christian Wilkins ' time with the Las Vegas Raiders has come to an abrupt and surprising end. Just 16 months after signing a massive $110 million contract to become a centerpiece of their defensive line, the former Clemson star is now a free agent.

Wilkins was mysteriously released by the Raiders on Thursday, which the team attributed to the way he was treating the rehab for a foot injury that kept him sidelined for most of last season. Las Vegas cut ties just one season into his five-year, $110 million pact.