The Raiders released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins due to a lingering foot injury. Second-year player Jonah Laulu is expected to replace Wilkins in the starting lineup. Adam Butler, another defensive tackle, believes Laulu has the potential to excel in the run game.

The Raiders' medical staff determined prior to organized team activities starting on May 19 that Wilkins needed a second surgery on his foot, which has a three-to-four-month recov

Raiders coach Pete Carroll refused to comment on the reported human relations complaint that led to the team releasing $100 million defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.