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.

Geno Smith's first game with the Las Vegas Raiders will be in Thursday's preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

Pete Carroll and Geno Smith return to Seattle, where they both made significant impacts on the Seahawks. Carroll led the team to their only Super Bowl win.