Remember, a "full guarantee" isn't. It means that the player is guaranteed to receive the money if he's released due to injury, skill, or the salary cap. He can, in theory, be released for other reason (s) that would provoke such a move — including “personal conduct that has adversely affected” the team.

One of the big offseason mysteries for the Las Vegas Raiders has been the injury status of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Raiders have decided to cut Wilkins outright.

Wilkins will attempt to recoup the $35.2 million in guaranteed salary the Raiders voided. How does that process work?

One year ago, the Las Vegas Raiders made Christian Wilkins a top-paid defensive player in the NFL. The Raiders released him Thursday.

HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders released prized free-agent signee Christian Wilkins on Thursday, blaming the defensive tackle for not giving the organization an acceptable recovery plan for his broken foot.

Thursday's shocking move by John Spytek and Pete Carroll showed that if you’re anything less than all in, you have no place with this team.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said the team didn't rush its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

The Las Vegas Raiders were tired of waiting for defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to rehabilitate from a Jones fracture of his foot he sustained last season. T

Dianna Russini and Tashan Reed explain the background on the dispute between the Raiders and Christian Wilkins that led to his release.