The AP has clarified the criteria for the Comeback Player of the Year, focusing on illness or injury, not just general comeback stories. This impacts sports betting odds on players like Russell Wilson or Justin Fields, as 'other circumstances' may not qualify.
It remains to be seen how this change will affect sportsbooks and if refunds will be offered for wagers on ineligible players. The intended goal was to address a specific issue, but unintended consequences may arise.