“This franchise has a Commitment to Excellence on and off the field,” the Raiders said in a statement after Wilkins’ release. “With no clear path or plan for future return to play from Christian, this transaction is necessary for the entire organization to move forward and prepare for the new season.”

Christian Wilkins’ NFL free agency just got even messier—and the full story may be far more complicated than anyone originally believed. The former Clemson Tiger and 2018 national champion was officially released by the Las Vegas Raiders on July 24,

Christian Wilkins kissed a Raiders teammate on the head during a meeting, prompting a complaint and HR probe. The incident is now a key piece in the team’s case for voiding his $35.2M guarantee.