Christian Wilkins will change into a free agent this offseason after the Miami Dolphins opted to not apply the franchise tag to him, in response to ESPN.
Wilkins is a large power in the course of the protection that would appeal to a big market from a number of NFL groups. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler wrote that he believes the Houston Texans might be one of many groups involved in signing Wilkins this offseason.
The explanations are easy: Houston has the wage cap area to supply Wilkins the contract he wishes, can afford to spend lavishly on the place due to new quarterback CJ Stroud, and desires a top-notch inside defensive lineman. Wilkins completed the 2023 season with 9 sacks, 23 quarterback hits, 10 tackles for loss and 65 mixed tackles. His sack and quarterback hits have been each profession highs for the 28-year-old former No. 13 total decide from Clemson.
Wilkins' four-year market worth is $80.9 million, in response to Spotrac. A median annual wage of $20 million would put him within the prime ten on the place — simply above Jonathan Allen of the Washington Commanders and just under Javon Hargrave of the San Francisco 49ers.
The Texans want a defensive sort out with Sheldon Rankins, one of many workforce's a number of future in-house free brokers. Houston and Rankins have a mutual curiosity within the reunion KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson, although, and the Texans have been linked with a number of inside defensive lineman prospects with the No. 23 total decide within the draft.
Wilkins could be an excellent free agent signing for normal supervisor Nick Caserio if he needs to go that route this offseason.
This story initially appeared on Texans Wire
