The Vegas Nation crew discuss what linebacker Cory Littleton brings to the table as a Raider and why the team went after him in free agency. Sunday was also the final day before the pads come on. To beat the Vegas heat the Raiders have installed a new cold unit near the practice fields.
With two weeks until the anticipated July 31 substantial completion date for Allegiant Stadium, crews are on task and on budget with the $2 billion project.
This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Adam Hill, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. Tyrell Williams discusses how racism affected him as a child and how he hopes to use his platform to inspire change.
The Pro Bowl is coming to Las Vegas.
The NFL announced on Tuesday that Las Vegas will host the 2021 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.
A recap of the moves made as the NFL stays open for business transactions with unrestricted free agents being signed during the legal tampering period. The Raiders signed linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and former Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
On Monday, the NFL announced the draft and its planned festivities would no longer take place in Las Vegas though the draft itself will still take place Apr. 23-25 as scheduled. The Raiders grabbed former Bears LB Nick Kwiatkoski in the first day of the legal tampering period. The Vegas Nation team breaks down the latest news in this update.(Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority board was informed during their meeting on Thursday that Allegiant Stadium will be completed on time.
On Monday, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said the NFL’s head of officiating called to apologize for the officials ruling quarterback Derek Carr’s slide out of bounds late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars.
Raiders rookie fullback Alec Ingold will return home to Green Bay, Wisconsin this Sunday when the team plays against the Packers. Head coach Jon Gruden praised the rookie after Wednesday’s practice. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review Journal)
