Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea, kicker Tyler Loop and running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt had busy weekends in the NFL preseason debuts. The four Arizona alum draftees made significant contributions to their new teams.
Tetairoa McMillan had two receptions for 43 yards, including an amazing over-the-shoulder 30-yard catch for his first NFL reception. McMillan had both of his receptions on the second series of the game for Carolina, which was their only touchdown drive of the game.
Savaiinaea, who was a second-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in the 2025 NFL Draft, played every first-half snap versus the Chicago Bears.