The Seattle Seahawks open the NFL preseason against the Las Vegas Raiders. Here's where you can watch the game on Aug. 7.

While Pete Carroll and Geno Smith returning to Seattle will be the top storyline, there's plenty to watch in Thursday's Seahawks preseason opener. Here are 5 things to watch.

Most of the Seahawks' starters won't play versus the Raiders, Macdonald said. He also confirmed the 2025 NFL draft rookie class will play, however. That means prominent rookies such as Grey Zabel, Nick Emmanwori, and Elijah Arroyo will receive their first taste of NFL action.