Remember, a "full guarantee" isn't. It means that the player is guaranteed to receive the money if he's released due to injury, skill, or the salary cap. He can, in theory, be released for other reason (s) that would provoke such a move — including “personal conduct that has adversely affected” the team.

One of the big offseason mysteries for the Las Vegas Raiders has been the injury status of defensive tackle Christian Wilkins. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Raiders have decided to cut Wilkins outright.

HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders released prized free-agent signee Christian Wilkins on Thursday, blaming the defensive tackle for not giving the organization an acceptable recovery plan for his broken foot.

Wilkins was mysteriously released by the Raiders on Thursday, which the team attributed to the way he was treating the rehab for a foot injury that kept him sidelined for most of last season. Las Vegas cut ties just one season into his five-year, $110 million pact.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll said the team didn't rush its decision to release defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.