Saints QB Tyler Shough Named Rookie of the Year Finalist

New Orleans, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - The future is certainly brighter in New Orleans today than it was one year ago, and a lot of it has to do with the Quarterback play of Saints rookie Tyler Shough. Now, Shough is garnering national attention for his limited season.

Shough took over as the Saints’ starting quarterback in Week 9 after Spencer Rattler began the season as the starter. Once Shough stepped in, the team finished strong. The Saints went 4-1 in the final month of the season.

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Shough had one of the best rookie seasons in Saints history. He completed 221 of 337 passes, giving him a 67.6% completion rate, the best among all rookie quarterbacks. He also finished with 2,384 passing yards and a 91.3 passer rating, both second-best among rookies.

He set new franchise marks for most passing yards, passing touchdowns (10), and completion percentage by a rookie.

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Tyler Shough Announced As Rookie of the Year Finalist

Shough was named one of six finalists for the 2025 NFL Rookie of the Year award, the league announced Tuesday.

Only a few Saints players have won Rookie of the Year honors in franchise history. That list includes George Rogers (1981), Rueben Mayes (1986), LeCharles Bentley (2002), and both Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore (2017).

2025 Rookie of the Year Finalist

Shough is up against some strong competition for the award. The other finalists include New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart, New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, and Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger.

Fans Can Vote For Rookie of the Year

Fans can vote for the award now by CLICKING HERE. Voting ends on Friday, Jan. 30, and the winner will be announced during Super Bowl Week in the Bay Area.