The Las Vegas Raiders made the surprising decision to part ways with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins last week, and void the remaining $35.2 million of guaranteed money on the four-year, $110 million contract he signed last offseason.

“This franchise has a Commitment to Excellence on and off the field,” the Raiders said in a statement after Wilkins’ release. “With no clear path or plan for future return to play from Christian, this transaction is necessary for the entire organization to move forward and prepare for the new season.”

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler does not want to talk about former teammate Christian Wilkins anymore. Wilkins, the former Raiders defensive tac