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Shough's Stunning Rookie Year: Fan Favorite Crowned
5 Feb
Summary
- Tyler Shough was named the fan-voted NFL Rookie of the Year.
- He led all rookies with a 67.6% completion percentage.
- Shough's team started 1-7 before his impactful turnaround.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough has been honored with the fan-voted NFL Rookie of the Year award, capping an extraordinary season. Shough, who had a lengthy college career, was drafted 40th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Initially not the starting quarterback, Shough took the reins in November when the Saints held a 1-7 record. His leadership sparked a significant team turnaround, leading to multiple franchise records being broken. Shough's impressive performance included leading all rookies with a 67.6% completion rate, along with high passing yardage and passer ratings.
He has also been nominated for the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award, which will be presented at the NFL Honors ceremony in San Francisco. Shough expressed deep gratitude towards his teammates, coaches, and the passionate Saints fans for their unwavering support throughout his impactful rookie season.
