The 2025 NFL preseason kicked off Thursday with several rookies playing their first snaps.

Week 1 of preseason games serves as a first look into the new players on each team, whether they are rookies or offseason acquisitions. To keep you updated on how players fared in their first game action, our NFL Nation reporters summarize the top debuts below.

Thursday's games

Seahawks 23, Raiders 23

Seahawks: One play from Jalen Milroe 's NFL debut showed exactly how he can help the Seahawks' offense this season even as their third QB. Milroe gained 27 yards on a zone-read keeper, flashing the impressive running ability that Seattle plans to take advantage of on occasion via specialty packages. He ran three times for 38 yards and also fared well with his arm, completing 6 of 10 attempts fo

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