With six NFL preseason games on Thursday night, a pair of former Huskers made their NFL debuts. Ameer Abdullah has received high praise for his work to this point in Detroit Lions training camp and he backed up that praise with a solid performance in his preseason debut. Abdullah finished the night with 67 yards on seven carries, including this highlight reel 46-yard scamper in the first quarter. He also added a 25-yard kickoff return.
Fancy footwork. Cuts on dime. And can pick up 46 yards in a blink. Football fans.. meet Ameer Abdullah. #NYJvsDET http://t.co/FY4EhwL4ir
— NFL (@NFL) August 14, 2015
Randy Gregory also debuted for the Dallas Cowboys in their preseason opener. Gregory recorded a pair of tackles including a sack in his debut.