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
Ravens 24, Colts 16
Ravens: Rookie sixth-round pick LaJohntay Wester provided much-needed juice to the Ravens' punt return game when he scored on an 87-yard runback in the first quarter.