The criteria for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award has been clarified to focus on players overcoming injury or illness, not just those having a good year after a bad one. This change in criteria aims to honor resilience in the face of adversity.
The 2024 season could see players like Aaron Rodgers, Joe Burrow, Kirk Cousins, Anthony Richardson, or Nick Chubb contending for the award following their injuries last year, while Russell Wilson may have a lower chance based on the new guidelines.