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Film room: How Christian Wilkins makes life easier for teammates

The Las Vegas Raiders’ defensive line has a chance to be really special during the 2024 season with the addition of Christian Wilkins in free agency, especially when it comes to the unit’s pass rush.

The defensive tackle not only logged 61 pressures last season, per Pro Football Focus, but Wilkins also can help open things up for his teammates. Considering Maxx Crosby, Malcolm Koonce and Adam Butler combined for 174 pressures in 2023, the Raiders’ d-line could form one of the most fearsome pass rushes in the NFL this fall.

But how does Wilkins make life easier for the rest of the line?