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Comeback Player of the Year

1972 Earl Morrall Dolphins QB

1973 Roman Gabriel Eagles QB

1974 Joe Namath Jets QB

1975 Dave Hampton Falcons RB

1976 Greg Landy Lions QB

1977 Craig Morton Broncos QB

1978 John Riggins Redskins RB

1979 Larry Csonka Dolphins RB

1980 Jim Plunkett Raiders QB

1981 Ken Anderson Bengals QB

1982 Lyle Alzado Rams DE

1983 Billy Johnson Falcons WR

1984 John Stallworth Steelers WR

1986 Joe Montana Tommy Kramer 49ers Vikings QB QB

1987 Charles White Rams RB

1988 Greg Bell Rams RB

1989 Ottis Anderson Giants RB

1990 Barry Ward Chiefs RB

1991 Jim McMahon Eagles QB

1992 Randall Cunningham Eagles QB

1993 Marcus Allen Raiders RB

1994 Dan Marino Dolphins QB

1995 Jim Harbaugh Colts QB

1996 Jerome Bettis Steelers RB

1997 Robert Brooks Packers WR

1998 Doug Flutie Bills QB

1999 Bryant Young 49ers DT

2000 Joe Johnson Saints DE

2001 Garrison Hearst 49ers RB

2002 Tommy Maddox Steelers QB

2003 Jon Kitna Bengals QB

2004 Willis McGahee Bills RB

2005 Steve Smith Panthers WR

2006 Chad Pennington Jets QB

2007 Randy Moss Patriots WR

2008 Chad Pennington Dolphins QB

2009 Tom Brady Patriots QB

2010 Michael Vick Eagles QB

2011 Matthew Stafford Lions QB

2012 Adrian Peterson Vikings RB

2013 Philip Rivers Chargers QB

2014 Rob Gronkowski Patriots TE

2015 Eric Berry Chiefs S

2016 Jordy Nelson Packers WR

2017 Keenan Allen Chargers WR

2018 Andrew Luck Colts QB

2019 Ryan Tannehill Titans QB

2020 Alex Smith Washington QB

2021 Joe Burrow Bengals QB

2022 Geno Smith Seahawks QB

2023 Joe Flacco Browns QB

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