Overview
- McMillan was recorded using the N-word during a Streamer Bowl VII Madden livestream with creators YonnaJay and Tamir on Twitch.
- He posted an Instagram apology, calling his language inexcusable and pledging to do better.
- He captured the 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year at NFL Honors with 41 of 50 first-place votes, becoming the second Panthers player to win the award after Cam Newton.
- The rookie led Carolina with 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns, helping the Panthers win the NFC South and reach the playoffs.
- The clip surfaced hours before the awards show during Super Bowl week, and outlets reported additional videos circulating online that fueled backlash.