Christian Wilkins DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (knee) returned to practice at voluntary organized team activities on Thursday, an important step in his recovery from the torn ACL that caused him to miss all of the 2024 season. In his return to practice on Thursday, Koonce was primarily limited to individual drills. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot) didn't practice on Thursday as he continues to rehab from a Jones fracture he suffered last October. It's unlikely that Wilkins will make an appearance on the field before training camp. The Raiders are hoping that Koonce can be one of their most effective edge rushers in 2025 opposite All-Pro Maxx Crosby. The 26-year-old former third-rounder (79th overall) in 2021 out of Buffalo had 43 tackles (32 solo), eight sacks, nine tackles for loss, 17 QB hits and three forced fumbles in 17 games (11 starts) in 2023.

Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot) is currently working his way back from a fractured foot he suffered last season. The injury limited Wilkins to five games, but Wilkins is hopeful to get in a full season in 2025. The organization is aware that this is a significant injury and they plan to continue being careful with Wilkins. The Raiders believe that Wilkins should be ready to resume practicing in August. Wilkins is in the second year of a four year deal that included over $80 million in guaranteed money. That being said, the Raiders have a lot invested in Wilkins and are hopeful he can be a difference maker on defense once he's back to full strength.