Packers Sign Top 2 NFL Free Agent After Devonte Wyatt’s Injury

The Green Bay Packers just shocked the NFL world with a bold move following the devastating injury to star defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt. During the Thanksgiving Day victory over the Detroit Lions on November 27, Wyatt suffered a serious ankle ligament injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. This blow leaves the Packers dangerously thin on the defensive line, especially with key players like TJ Slaton and Kenny Clark already sidelined due to injuries.

With their defensive depth vanishing fast, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst had no choice but to act, and he is now reportedly targeting one of the biggest names still available in NFL free agency.

This player stands 6’4”, weighs 310 pounds, and made a name for himself at Clemson University by helping secure two national championships. He was a First Team All American in 2018 and was drafted 13th overall in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Over five seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2019 to 2023, he was a dominant force, especially in 2023 with 9 sacks and 65 tackles, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s elite interior defenders.

After signing a blockbuster 4 year, 110 million dollar contract with the Raiders in 2024, his career seemed destined for greatness until a foot injury called a Jones fracture and locker room controversy derailed everything. He was released after just 5 games, and the team voided over 35 million dollars in guaranteed money, leading to a formal grievance through the NFLPA. Since being cut in July 2025, he has remained a free agent but continues to draw strong interest thanks to his size, power, and elite run stopping ability.

And now, that name is finally revealed: Christian Wilkins

That’s right, the Packers are reportedly in discussions to sign Wilkins, a player previously ranked in the Top 2 of the NFL Free Agent List for 2025. According to reports from A to Z Sports and Yahoo Sports, the deal could be finalized as soon as next week if negotiations stay on course.

Christian Wilkins brings not just depth but potentially a game changing presence to the Packers’ defensive line at a crucial time in their playoff push. His addition could be the spark Green Bay needs to maintain their lead in the NFC North and make a deep postseason run.

Packers fans have every reason to be excited, though an official announcement has yet to be made. If completed, this move would signal that Green Bay is going all in, no excuses, no retreat, just pure championship intent.