On Monday, the Las Vegas Raiders made a monumental move in free agency, securing the signature of former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins with a staggering four-year, $110 million contract. This significant acquisition came after Wilkins showcased his exceptional skills with career-high numbers in 2023.
The NFL community quickly voiced their reactions on social media, buzzing with anticipation over the Raiders’ latest defensive addition. Fans are eagerly bracing for the AFC West club to boast now one of the most formidable pass-rushing duos in the NFL. Alongside Wilkins, the Raiders continue to have the powerhouse of Maxx Crosby on the edge, who earned second-team All-Pro honors last season.
NFL Fans: Excited for Elite Pass Rushing Duo Out West
NFL fans flooded social media after the Las Vegas Raiders signed former Miami Dolphins star defensive lineman Christian Wilkins at the beginning of the 2024 free agency cycle. The Raiders are now well prepared to take down the elite passers in their division, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Los Angeles’ Justin Herbert.
Opposing QBs lining up across from Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins pic.twitter.com/J50xpPYohs
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) March 11, 2024
Malcom Koonce, Maxx Crosby, Christian Wilkins, Tyree Wilson pic.twitter.com/baZCeLwy3P
— vegas (@vegastiming) March 11, 2024
#Raiders lining up Maxx Crosby, Christian Wilkins, Malcolm Koonce and Tyree Wilson on passing downs. #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/9bUjPhcviu
— Ryan Holmes (@Rholm22) March 11, 2024
Maxx Crosby and Christian Wilkins together on the DL pic.twitter.com/rtOSFipXcV
— Kyle Lindemann (@LuckIsMadeFF) March 11, 2024
Christian Wilkins and Maxx Crosby next year: pic.twitter.com/JB1lxwPjZW
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) March 11, 2024
Maxx Crosby after the Christian Wilkins signing in Vegas pic.twitter.com/i0fISpe1y4
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) March 11, 2024
Maxx Crosby X Christian Wilkins 😮💨😮💨 pic.twitter.com/HeFOYsmZWa
— PFF (@PFF) March 11, 2024
Las Vegas Raiders: Create Star-Studded Defensive Line
With the addition of Christian Wilkins, the Raiders have formed an elite pass-rushing duo. Wilkins, the 13th overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, posted 65 tackles, nine sacks, 23 QB hits, and ten TFLs in 2023. Wilkis spent five seasons with Miami, registering 20.5 sacks during that span.
Meanwhile, Las Vegas already had one of the best pass rushers in the NFL, fifth-year vet Maxx Crosby. The Eastern Michigan product dominated last season, tallying 90 tackles, 31 QB hits, 14.5 sacks, and led the league with 23 TFLs. He finished fourth in AP Defensive Player of the Year voting while earning a spot on the All-Pro second-team. Crosby also led the NFL in TFLs during the 2022 season, registering double-digit sacks. Crosby burst onto the scene as a fourth-round draft pick in 2019, collecting ten sacks and 47 tackles while finishing second in AP Defensive Rookie of the Year voting behind fellow edge rusher Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers.
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