The young stars of Seahawks training camp will have a starring role in their first NFL preseason game, too. Coach Mike Macdonald said safety (and linebacker) Nick Emmanwori, fellow second-round draft choice Elijah Arroyo at tight end,

It's almost customary in the NFL for teams to sparingly, if at all, play their starters at the beginning of the preseason. If they do get on the field, it's usually only for a drive or two. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has already said he won't be playing the starters in Thursday's preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders — now led by former Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and starting quarterback Geno Smith.

The Seahawks were back in action after a well-deserved day off, and their 11 th practice of camp featured plenty of highlight plays for the offense, physical hits from the defense, and with a preseason game approaching, lots of crowd noise blaring on speakers to help players get ready for Thursday night's game against the Raiders.

As the Seahawks prepare to put on pads, the intensity is building. Plus, an update on Sam Darnold and the offensive line so far.