Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was one of the biggest names to hit the free agent market on Monday afternoon, and it didn’t take long for the star to find a new home.
According to multiple reports, Wilkins is heading to Las Vegas to join the Raiders on a massive four-year deal worth $110 million base value that includes $84.75 million in guarantees.
Naturally, with Wilkins now off the free agent board in a major way, the NFL world had reactions and took to social media to give their take on the new deal for the former Dolphins star.
NFL World Reacts to Raiders’ Signing Christian Wilkins
Wilkins was a dominant presence in the middle of the Dolphins’ defense and will look to bring a similar impact out west in the desert. With the big move changing things in a big way for both Miami and Las Vegas, social media was on fire with reactions.
Him and Mad Maxx https://t.co/G3OHbjZTGg pic.twitter.com/IbnaUTfigu
— esco. (@NasKondu) March 11, 2024
One X user, appropriately using a GIF of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen together, aptly points out that the signing of Wilkins means he now pairs with Maxx Crosby on the Raiders’ defensive line.
“Him and Mad Maxx.”
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Big Will and Crosby will be fun to watch! Energy and trash talk aplenty! https://t.co/qYLPgxmJlW
— Jason McCourty (@JasonMcCourty) March 11, 2024
Former NFL safety and current Good Morning Football host Jason McCourty speaks for all Raiders fans when he says how much fun this addition is going to be.
“đź’°đź’°đź’° Big Will and Crosby will be fun to watch! Energy and trash talk aplenty!”
Christian Wilkins finished with 61 pressures last season, including 18 double team pressures, 5th-most among defensive tackles.
Raiders defensive tackles combined for 15 double teamed pressures last season, 4th-fewest in the NFL.#RaiderNation https://t.co/VzQtRtA3b5 pic.twitter.com/00mUI2tUj5
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 11, 2024
ESPN’s Next Gen Stats bring data and numbers to the conversation with just how big of an impact Wilkins may be able to bring to the Raiders’ defense.
“Christian Wilkins finished with 61 pressures last season, including 18 double team pressures, 5th-most among defensive tackles. Raiders defensive tackles combined for 15 double teamed pressures last season, 4th-fewest in the NFL. #RaiderNation”
LESGO! Major bag talk! Raiders just got em 1! https://t.co/mtulvAwRH3
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) March 11, 2024
NFL players are friends before anything else, and while Dolphins star CB Jalen Ramsey will surely miss Wilkins as a teammate, he’s happy to see his friend sign a lucrative deal that looks to secure his financial future.
“LESGO! Major bag talk! Raiders just got em 1!”
Deeply upset about this. Win or lose, having players that you can really root for makes football fun. A lot of joy just left the Dolphins. https://t.co/nfA2EStE96
— Dolfans NYC (@DolfansNYC) March 11, 2024
Even though Wilkins will no longer be a member of the Dolphins franchise, he was a fan favorite not only for his excellent play on the field but his fun personality and joy for the game that made him so universally loved around the fan base.
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“Deeply upset about this. Win or lose, having players that you can really root for makes football fun. A lot of joy just left the Dolphins.”
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