Raiders' Derek Carr: Won't play Thursday

Carr will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against Seattle, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Carr also skipped the preseason finale last season, and with another year of experience under his belt, there's no reason for him to play. He finished his exhibition schedule in ideal fashion, completing 12 of 18 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against the Titans. Entering his third NFL season, Carr should benefit from an improved offensive line, not to mention Amari Cooper's progression.