Buffalo, NY – October 17, 2025

The Buffalo Bills have made one of the most surprising moves of the season, signing a former rival to their practice squad after years of heated division battles.

The addition marks an unexpected twist in the long rivalry between Buffalo and a player once known for sparking some of the most intense moments in recent AFC East history.

Fans across the league were stunned by the announcement, as many still remember the controversial clashes that defined the early years of this fierce and emotional football relationship.

Defensive lineman Christian Wilkins

, once the heart of Miami’s defense, now joins Buffalo’s locker room. For years, he tormented the Bills with his physicality, attitude, and headline-grabbing on-field drama.

Wilkins spent five seasons with the

Miami Dolphins (2019–2023), appearing in 81 games and recording 355 tackles, 43 tackles for loss, and 20.5 sacks, including a career-high nine sacks in 2023.

His rivalry with Buffalo began in 2019, when he was

ejected after just 33 seconds for punching offensive lineman Cody Ford during a heated game the Dolphins eventually lost 21–31.

Three years later, in 2022, he drew national attention after

Josh Allen accused him of grabbing his crotch during a pileup — an incident that earned Wilkins a fine from the NFL.

The tension peaked in 2023 when he strip-sacked Allen

during a Week 18 game, helping Miami clinch a playoff berth. Bills fans nicknamed him the “cock grabber” across social media.

In 2024, Wilkins signed a four-year, $110 million deal

with the Las Vegas Raiders but played only five games before a Jones fracture in his foot ended his season.

After disagreements with Raiders management over his recovery, he was

released in July 2025 amid reports of locker room tension and later filed a grievance through the NFLPA.

Now, in a stunning full-circle moment, the former Bills villain finds himself wearing the same uniform as those he once battled, determined to rewrite his reputation in Buffalo.

Speaking to reporters, Wilkins said: “Life has a funny way of bringing things full circle. I’ve battled these guys for years, and now I get to wear the same colors.”

He continued, “I know the history — the hits, the penalties, even the headlines — but that’s all in the past. I’m here to work, earn respect, and help this team chase greatness.”

Head coach Sean McDermott praised the signing, calling it a football decision focused on depth and experience, emphasizing the need for reliable defensive line help after recent injuries.

For Bills fans, the move feels surreal — turning a once-hated rival into a potential contributor. Yet in the NFL, enemies often become allies when winning becomes the shared goal.

If Wilkins can channel his trademark aggression into production, he may not only redeem his image in Buffalo but also become a symbol of unlikely second chances in football.