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Christian Wilkins Unlikely To Be Franchise-Tagged

9 months ago

All options for impending free-agent defensive tackle Christian Wilkins are on the table for the Miami Dolphins, but several league sources say that he's unlikely to receive the franchise tag. That would put a bit-time tackle, who had 63 tackles and nine sacks in 2023, on the open market next week. The Houston Texans are a team to watch, as they have ample salary cap space, a quarterback early in his rookie deal and a playoff roster. There will be several teams in the mix for Wilkins, though, including the Cleveland Browns, who could be looking to strengthen an already impressive defense with a versatile defensive tackle. The 28-year-old Wilkins finished the year with a whimper, but he's a nose tackle on the rise. The franchise tag in 2024 would pay him a hefty $19.7 million.

Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler