{"id":239850,"date":"2025-07-27T09:12:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T09:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/239850\/"},"modified":"2025-07-27T09:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T09:12:14","slug":"nfl-rumors-insider-reveals-falcons-interest-in-signing-christian-wilkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/239850\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL rumors: Insider reveals Falcons interest in signing Christian Wilkins"},"content":{"rendered":"

The post NFL rumors: Insider reveals Falcons interest in signing Christian Wilkins<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Following his shocking release from the Las Vegas Raiders yesterday,<\/a> it is currently unclear where defensive tackle Christian Wilkins<\/a> will call home next season. After starting his career with the Miami Dolphins, Wilkins only spent one season with the Raiders before his release Friday. Now, rumors have speculated that he could make his way back east. According to NFL insider James Palmer on Bleacher Report\u2019s YouTube page, the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> could have some interest in the veteran defensive tackle as well.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cWhere he lands is going to take a minute,\u201d said Palmer on Bleacher Report\u2019s show Saturday. \u201cThis isn\u2019t like somebody goes and signs him immediately. They\u2019re going to want to see him take visits. They\u2019re going to want to see him take a physical and see where that\u2019s at. Because he didn\u2019t believe he needed the second procedure but again this is a recovery that usually takes three to four months. He still hasn\u2019t been fully recovered from it. I know the Falcons had some interest in him as well. I know Wilkins to the Dolphins, going back, we\u2019ll see about that.\u201d<\/p>\n

If healthy, Wilkins would be a solid<\/a> addition to the Falcons defense. There\u2019s a reason why he signed a $110 million deal with Las Vegas last offseason: he\u2019s pretty good at what he does. Wilkins is one of the best pass rushing defensive tackles in the NFL. After losing longtime stalwart Grady Jarrett in free agency earlier this year, there is a clear need for a replacement. Would head coach Raheem Morris<\/a> and GM Terry Fontenot pull the trigger on bringing Wilkins in?<\/p>\n

Christian Wilkins would be big boost to Falcons defense\"Mandatory<\/p>\n

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Entering year two of the Morris era,<\/a> it\u2019s clear that the Falcons know that they need to improve. 2024 first round pick Michael Penix Jr. is taking over as the starting quarterback. Fontenot and Morris took edge rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the first round of this past April\u2019s draft. In their base 3-4 defense, Ruke Orhorhoro is set to take over Jarrett\u2019s old role.<\/p>\n

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However, Orhorhoro has only shown flashes during his time in Atlanta. Wilkins would certainly be<\/a> a more than capable replacement. Yet, the big question is his health. Will Wilkins be able to showcase that he\u2019s back to full strength in enough time to help out the Falcons or another team this season?<\/p>\n

Related: Falcons\u2019 QB situation draws honest admission from ex-player<\/a><\/p>\n

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