Raiders acquire Dolphins linebacker Raekwon McMillan in trade – VIDEO
 
Raiders acquire Dolphins linebacker Raekwon McMillan in trade – VIDEO

McMillan, a run-stuffing linebacker who has 177 tackles over 28 career starts over his first three NFL seasons, is a former second-round pick in 2017 out of Ohio State. He missed his rookie season with a knee injury but has been a productive player in the two seasons since.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.17 | Watch Out for the Raiders
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.17 | Watch Out for the Raiders

This week’s guest is Raider Nation personality J. T. the Brick. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers, sports reporter Le’Andre Fox, and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang, Adam Hill and Vinny Bonsignore. As training camp continues and we are less than three weeks from the showdown in Carolina and the Raiders prove to be deep with offensive weapons and a linebacking crew that has become a spotlight of their defense.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.16 | Pads Are On
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.16 | Pads Are On

This week’s guest is former Raiders offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers, sports reporter Le’Andre Fox, and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Pads are finally on at Raiders practices. The speed can be seen on the field from Vegas’s new weapons.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.15 | 10,000 Page Playbook
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.15 | 10,000 Page Playbook

This week’s guest is Raiders safety Erik Harris. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Jason Witten is ready to bring veteran leadership to the team while learning Gruden’s, “10,000 page playbook.” Erik Harris prides himself on film study and making those around him better.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.14 | NFL Opt Outs
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.14 | NFL Opt Outs

Derek Carr never thought twice about playing this year. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Around the league players are opting out of the season. Allegiant stadium is ready for some football.

Walk around Allegiant Stadium – VIDEO
 
Walk around Allegiant Stadium – VIDEO

You can now walk around outside of Allegiant Stadium now that the construction fences have been taken down. (Angus Kelly, Kevin Cannon and Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.13 | Training Camp
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.13 | Training Camp

This week’s guests are Ed Graney and Tanner Muse. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill. Learn the procedures of this novel NFL training camp in 2020.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.12| Al Davis
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.12| Al Davis

This week’s guest is Jon Kingdon, sharing his stories of former Raiders owner Al Davis. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Vinny Bonsignore, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.11| Postgame Distancing
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.11| Postgame Distancing

This week’s guest is Scott Bair from NBC sports Bay Area talking about their latest podcast chronicling the story of former Raiders center Barret Robbins who went missing for Super Bowl XXXVII . Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by sports columnist Ed Graney, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang and Adam Hill.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.10 | Half Billion Dollar Man
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.10 | Half Billion Dollar Man

This week’s guest is former Los Angeles Raiders linebacker Jerry Robinson. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders reporters Vinny Bonsignore and Ed Graney, Allegiant Stadium insider Mick Akers and Vegas Nation podcast host Heidi Fang. What does Patrick Mahomes’ megacontract mean for the Raiders? Where will Colin Kaepernick play this season? Jerry Robinson reflects on his time wearing silver and black.

NFL expected to shorten preseason to two games – VIDEO
 
NFL expected to shorten preseason to two games – VIDEO

Vegas Nation’s Heidi Fang and Vinny Bonsignore discuss what changes to expect if the NFL shortens the preseason to two games and what that means for the Las Vegas Raiders. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.8 | Inside Allegiant Stadium
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.8 | Inside Allegiant Stadium

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse. 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. Get the first look inside Allegiant Stadium in months.

Vegas Nation Blitz ep.6 | Fresh Ink
 
Vegas Nation Blitz ep.6 | Fresh Ink

This week’s guest is Las Vegas Raiders defensive end “Mad” Maxx Crosby. 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. Do the Raiders have a secret weapon in Lynn Bowden Jr.? The lanai doors are opened at Allegiant stadium and “Mad” Maxx shows off his fresh ink.

Signs installed at Raiders Way in Henderson – VIDEO
 
Signs installed at Raiders Way in Henderson – VIDEO

Crews installed Raiders Way street signs Tuesday, May 19, near the Las Vegas Raiders headquarters in Henderson. The street was renamed from Executive Airport Drive. (Mick Akers/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Kristin Cavallari has already filed for divorce – VIDEO
 
Kristin Cavallari has already filed for divorce – VIDEO

Kristin Cavallari, the “Very Cavallari” star, announced she and her husband, former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, have separated after seven years of marriage and 10 years together. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A Timeline of the NFL Draft – VIDEO
 
A Timeline of the NFL Draft – VIDEO

A history of the NFL Draft and how it went from being an intimate event with prospects’ names written on blackboards to three-day extravaganzas with huge public events in different cities. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Tua Tagovailoa says whether he starts or is mentored, he’s ready for the NFL – Video
 
Tua Tagovailoa says whether he starts or is mentored, he’s ready for the NFL – Video

Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is reportedly back to full health ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft after suffering an injury in Nov. 2019 that would end his collegiate career. Though he’d be happy to be drafted to a team as a backup who is mentored at first, Tagovailoa says the competitor in him is ready to start in the NFL. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders fullback Alec Ingold ready to play in Las Vegas
 
Raiders fullback Alec Ingold ready to play in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold sits down with the RJ and talks about the excitement surrounding the team’s move to Las Vegas during off-season training in Wisconsin. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Worker at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for COVID-19
 
Worker at Allegiant Stadium tests positive for COVID-19

Construction of Allegiant Stadium is unlikely to affected by the coronavirus outbreak that is having an impact on just about every industry across the Las Vegas Valley. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Will the Raiders Pursue Jordan Love in the NFL Draft? – VIDEO
 
Will the Raiders Pursue Jordan Love in the NFL Draft? – VIDEO

The Raiders will look to improve at every position in the NFL Draft, which could include looking to bring in a young quarterback to groom, like Utah State’s Jordan Love. Love spoke about his skills and who he looks up to at the quarterback position at the 2020 NFL Combine. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders Agree to Terms with Mariota, LB Kwiatkoski
 
Raiders Agree to Terms with Mariota, LB Kwiatkoski

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)

NFL cancels Las Vegas draft plans
 
NFL cancels Las Vegas draft plans

The NFL has canceled plans to hold its draft in Las Vegas this year because of concerns over the spread of coronavirus.
Instead, the league will conduct the draft this year as a televised event at a to-be-determined site, the league announced Monday.

Jon Gruden, Mark Davis defend Derek Carr – Video
 
Jon Gruden, Mark Davis defend Derek Carr – Video

With a week left until the NFL Free Agency period opens up, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and team owner Mark Davis were both asked about their quarterback Derek Carr. Rumors have been flying around that the team could be interested in replacing Carr with six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Vegas Nation crew Cassie Soto and Myles Simmons discuss the quarterback situation.