It will be a bit longer until Las Vegas Raiders fans get the chance to see defensive tackle Christian Wilkins again. On Friday, the team confirmed that Wilkins is being placed on their Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

One of the biggest challenges to maintaining a team's success annually is to get your internal evaluations right. Which members of your franchise are going in the right direction? How well equipped are you to sustain their current performance long-term?

If former Dolphins Raheem Mostert and Christian Wilkins can remain in the lineup, the Raiders defense wiil regain strength.

Christian Wilkins is battling a lingering injury. Pete Carroll and the Raiders need him to be ready in September