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Tetairoa McMillan Wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
- A live-stream clip from the Streamer Bowl showed Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan using the N-word during a celebration Wednesday, and he apologized Thursday saying there was `no excuse` and he would `do better`.
- Thursday at NFL Honors 2026, hosted by Jon Hamm, McMillan was in the national spotlight as one of five AP Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists; the event aired on NBC and streamed on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET.
- With 70 catches and 1,014 yards, Tetairoa McMillan became a marquee rookie for the Panthers; his Polynesian and Hawaii background and Servite High School roots deepen fans' pain over his slur use.
- With no immediate discipline announced, the Panthers and NFL had not taken league action as of Thursday afternoon, raising questions about further accountability beyond McMillan's apology.
- The episode highlights how Super Bowl week side events and creator streams can spark headline moments that clash with NFL Honors' polished broadcasts, reminding the Carolina Panthers they build young stars under intense scrutiny while McMillan faces reputational risks as a finalist.
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In a bizarre twist, Tyler Shough’s father-in-law introduced NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough wasn’t expected to win the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award on Thursday night, and sure enough, it went to Panthers receiver Tetairoa McMillan.
·Baton Rouge, United States
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Tetairoa McMillan wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Hawaii's Tetairoa McMillan was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year 2025. The Rookie wide receiver was the top wideout in his draft class as he was the yards and touchdown leader. McMillan finished with 1,014 receiving yards, 70 receptions and 7 touchdowns. The Waimanalo native was the only rookie to reach 1k receiving [...]
·Honolulu, United States
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