The Raiders voided the remaining $35.2 million guaranteed on Wilkins's contract, abruptly releasing him one year into his four-year deal that he signed with the team last offseason. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported at the time that the Raiders chose to part ways with Wilkins due to how he handled his rehab from a serious foot injury last year.

Appearing Monday on Pat McAfee’s show, ESPN’s Adam Schefter said that Wilkins “ playfully went to kiss a teammate on top of his head ,” and that the player took offense to it. Schefter added that this is the story that has been the subject of speculation and “dancing around.”