Brees and Fitzgerald in the Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility: the 2026 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame highlights two exceptional careers, while raising a major controversy related to a notable absence.

Tyler Shough went out to the Bay Area this week ahead of Thursday’s NFL honors. But the New Orleans Saints quarterback lost out on the award to Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan.

Tyler Shough did not win NFL Rookie of the Year. Here’s why the confusion exists, who won instead, and how the NFL Honors voting works.