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)

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)

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)

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.

Raiders stadium gets its new name installed
 
Raiders stadium gets its new name installed

Aerial view of newly installed signage for Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders could pursue Tom Brady in free agency – Video
 
Raiders could pursue Tom Brady in free agency – Video

Although the NFL free agency period doesn’t open until March 18, many rumors have already been circulating regarding who will be the Raiders quarterback come the 2020-21 season. Vegas Nation’s Cassie Soto and Myles Simmons discuss who the Raiders could pick up to replace Derek Carr, including Tom Brady.

Yesco builds Allegiant Stadium signs – Video
 
Yesco builds Allegiant Stadium signs – Video

The Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium have partnered with Yesco to build signs for the upcoming 2020 season when the team plays their first game. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Raiders and MGM Resorts announce partnership – VIDEO
 
Raiders and MGM Resorts announce partnership – VIDEO

MGM Resorts International and the Las Vegas Raiders announced their partnership Thursday morning, Jan. 23, 2020. MGM Resorts has been named the official gaming partner of the Raiders. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

2020 NFL Draft plans announced – Video
 
2020 NFL Draft plans announced – Video

NFL and tourism representatives have announced the plan for the 2020 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, an event expected to be one of the biggest events in city history. Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Cassie Soto and Mick Akers discuss the details, including staging areas and road closures.

NFL 2020 Draft Announcement – Video
 
NFL 2020 Draft Announcement – Video

The city of Las Vegas and the NFL have announced their plans to host the 2020 NFL draft announcement including multiple locations on the strip and a stage at the Bellagio fountains.