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Tyler Shough Wins Fan-Voted Rookie of the Year, Finishes AP OROY Runner-Up

The split results highlight broad fan support, with a media panel selecting Carolina receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

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Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) in action against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The NFL and Pepsi named the Saints quarterback the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year on Feb. 5 in a league-backed fan vote.
  • At NFL Honors on Feb. 6, the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year went to Carolina’s Tetairoa McMillan, with Shough finishing second in voting with 168 points and five first-place votes.
  • Shough took over when New Orleans was 1-7 and went 5-4 as a starter, completing 67.6% of his passes for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns, six interceptions, and adding 186 rushing yards and three scores.
  • The award release highlighted his Week 17 outing as a rarity for a rookie, pairing 80% passing, 300-plus yards and a passer rating above 140 in a single game.
  • Head coach Kellen Moore has praised Shough’s trajectory and signaled he will be the 2026 starter as the Saints look to add supporting pieces this offseason.