Kristian Wilkerson - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Getting another opportunity Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on Monday.

Impact Wilkerson has spent most of the last two seasons in Las Vegas, mainly on their practice squad. The 27-year-old appeared in three games for the Raiders last season though, making two catches on three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Wilkerson reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Wilkerson was limited to nine snaps on special teams in Sunday's 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers. It was the third and final time the Raiders were allowed to elevate Wilkerson from the practice squad, and Las Vegas would have to signed the 27-year-old wide receiver to the active roster in order for him to keep playing in black and silver.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Vegas for Week 14 The Raiders elevated Wilkerson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact It's the third and final time Wilkerson can be elevated by the Raiders from the practice squad. He was last elevated for Week 7 against the Rams, during which he logged 24 snaps (18 on offense, six on special teams) but did not show up on the box score. Wilkerson's elevation gives the Raiders insurance at wide receiver in case Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is unable to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Wilkerson reverted to the Raiders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Wilkerson was elevated to the active roster for the second week in a row, failing to record any stats in the team's 20-15 loss to the Rams. The wide receiver played 18 of the team's 79 offensive snaps, which was the fourth-highest total amongst players at his position. With Davante Adams now with the Jets and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) still banged up, it's possible that Wilkerson is active again in Week 8 versus Kansas City.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 7 Wilkerson was elevated from the Raiders' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact It'll be the second-straight week that Wilkerson has been elevated from the practice squad. It comes in the wake of Davante Adams being traded to the Jets on Tuesday and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) being listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams. Wilkerson caught two passes (on three targets) for 18 yards and a touchdown during the Raiders' Week 6 loss to the Steelers.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to practice squad Wilkerson reverted to Las Vegas' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact With Davante Adams (hamstring) and Jakobi Meyers (ankle) both out Week 6 against Pittsburgh, Wilkerson was brought up from the practice squad and played on 27 of the Raiders' 63 offensive snaps. He caught just two passes (on three targets) for 18 yards but accounted for one of the team's two touchdowns with a nine-yard score. The elevation was Wilkerson's first of the campaign, and he could be called upon again Week 7 against the Rams if Adams and/or Meyers misses another contest.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches nine-yard TD in 2024 debut Wilkerson caught two of three targets for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Wilkerson, who was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's contest, found the end zone in his first action of the season on a nine-yard pass from quarterback Aidan O'Connell, which came on a fourth and two with less than five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. If at least one of Jakobi Meyers (ankle) or Davante Adams (hamstring) remains out for the Raiders' Week 7 matchup against the Rams, Wilkerson could once again see himself elevated from the practice squad.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Wilkerson's 9-yard touchdown vs. Steelers Watch as wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson scores a 9-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Looks likely for 2024 debut Wilkerson was elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Wilkerson made a pair of appearances with the Raiders in 2023 but has yet to be active on game day in 2024. With Jakobi Meyers (ankle) officially listed as doubtful, Wilkerson has a chance to change that in Week 6.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Raiders on taxi squad The Raiders signed Wilkerson to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Wilkerson was on the Raiders' practice squad in 2023 and played 40 offensive snaps across two regular-season appearances. He finished the preseason with seven catches (on 13 targets) for 69 yards and one touchdown across three games, but it wasn't enough for him to crack Las Vegas' 53-man roster. Wilkerson could be promoted to the active roster during the regular season should any of the Raiders' wide receivers miss time.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let loose by Las Vegas The Raiders released Wilkerson on Tuesday, per the team's official site.

Impact Wilkerson signed a reserve/future contract with Las Vegas in January and was vying for a spot on the 53-man roster but won't make the cut despite tying for the team lead with seven catches during the preseason slate, on which he totaled 69 yards and one touchdown. In four NFL seasons, the 27-year-old has just four catches, all of which came in 2021 with the Patriots.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Peterman flees pocket for tight-window TD to Kristian Wilkerson Watch as quarterback Nathan Peterman extends the play and throws a dot to wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson for a 3-yard touchdown against th...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Kristian Wilkerson: '[Jakobi Meyers] leads by example' Wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson talks offense, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, training camp and more.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • RAIDERS.COM

Raiders Under Contract: WR Kristian Wilkerson Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson is on a one-year, $985,000 contract.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Raiders Under Contract: WR Kristian Wilkerson Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson is on a one-year, $985,000 contract.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Let go by Vegas The Raiders waived Wilkerson on Saturday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The third-year wide receiver appeared in two games for Las Vegas before getting waived, failing to record a stat on 42 offensive snaps. Wilkerson has recorded only four receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns throughout his time in the NFL.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh McDaniels on WR Kristian Wilkerson Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels expresses his thoughts on Kristian Wilkerson making the 53-man roster.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

O'Connell throws STRIKE to Wilkerson for 2-yard toe-drag TD Quarterback Aidan O'Connell finds wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson in the back of the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown against the Rams.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • RAIDERS.COM

Aidan OConnell with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Kristian Wilkerson vs. Los Angeles Rams

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kristian Wilkerson catches for a 2-yard Touchdown vs. Los Angeles Rams

AUGUST 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Finds new opportunity The Colts claimed Wilkerson off of waivers from the Patriots on Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Wilkerson is now slated to compete for one of Indianapolis' roster spots throughout the offseason and into training camp following Thursday's transaction. The 26-year-old wide receiver sustained what turned out to be a season-ending concussion back in August, but given that he's since found a new home, it can be implied that Wilkerson is once again ready to throw the pads back on.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose Wednesday The Patriots waived Wilkerson (concussion) on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Wilkerson suffered a concussion during training camp and ultimately spent the entire 2022 campaign on injured reserve. The 26-year-old previously played in three games for the Patriots during the 2021 season, recording four catches on eight targets for 42 yards and two touchdowns. He'll likely look to find work elsewhere ahead of OTAs.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out preseason Week 3 Wilkerson (concussion) is not expected to play in Friday's preseason matchup with the Raiders, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Wilkerson suffered a concussion earlier in the week at practice. He will be unable to return until he clears the league's protocols. He is currently a fringe roster candidate and competing for a role to provide depth at receiver for New England.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win

Mac Jones completed a 45-yard pass to set up a touchdown in his first game action of the preseason, Tristian Vizcaino hit a 51-yard go-ahead field goal and the New England Patriots...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers concussion Wilkerson suffered a concussion during practice Wednesday, and he's unlikely to play in Friday's preseason game against the Panthers, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Wilkerson needed to be carted off the field after the hit, but he is feeling "fine" according to Callahan. Assuming Wilkerson does miss Friday's contest, he'll still have one more in-game opportunity to earn a roster spot on Friday, Aug. 26 against the Raiders.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win