In the lead-up to the NFL Pro Bowl Games, New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has publicly expressed his pride in best friend and former Clemson teammate, Christian Wilkins of the Miami Dolphins. Lawrence also jokingly boasted about his two Pro Bowl selections over Wilkins' none during a practice at Camping World Stadium. The focus on Wilkins intensifies as he approaches free agency, with speculations about his market value in a competitive pool of defensive tackles. Discussions about the Dolphins' potential contract extension for Wilkins are ongoing, which could impact Miami's cap space positively for the next year or two, especially with the expected CAP increases in 2026/27.
Just thinking about the idea of extending Tua, as well as possibly getting a long-term deal done with Christian Wilkins. (I believe there are still efforts at it). It could open up a nice amount of cap space for the next year or 2, & as the CAP increases in 2026/27, put $ there
Part 2 of this series: What Christian Wilkins' Market Might Look Like. There’s a ton of quality DTs hitting the free agent market this spring. Will that impact Miami’s offer https://t.co/3Qs7UY4F8P
Part 1 of a 2 part series: Has Christian Wilkins Played His Last Snaps With #Dolphins? https://t.co/o75EqZxWjj
Dexter Lawrence says Christian Wilkins is his best friend. They were once Clemson teammates. “I'm whooping his (butt) right now," Lawrence quipped prior to a Pro Bowl Games practice at Camping World Stadium. "I have two (Pro Bowls) and he has zero." https://t.co/i9NaLwllOB
Dexter Lawrence gets respect from Jason Kelce and Tyler Smith, gives props to Kelce https://t.co/pkgoEzIZDt
Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence says Christian Wilkins is his best friend. They were once Clemson teammates. Will Wilkins secure the bag like Lawrence? https://t.co/i9NaLwllOB
Allow me to explain What Christian Wilkins' Free Agent Market Might Look Like if the #Dolphins expose him to the NFL https://t.co/3Qs7UY4F8P
JUST IN: ORLANDO - Dexter Lawrence's advice to 'best friend' Christian Wilkins on securing the bag *Lawrence 'proud' of Wilkins *Does Lawrence think his friend will get paid https://t.co/i9NaLwllOB
Pro Bowl News: Dexter Lawrence 'proud' of Miami Dolphins' Christian Wilkins https://t.co/Ww3Il9kaW4