EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an updated version of the article originally published on Aug. 18. There is no shortage of comeback stories to be spun in the 2026 season. And more and more keep on popping up.

Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald is adding his name to the list of iconic football players to unretire, as he will rejoin the Rams after two years away from the NFL. Specifically, ...

Murray is the clearest challenger because Minnesota is 5-0 and his comeback includes both recovering from injury and ...

A comeback story is always motivating and inspiring for people to read about or witness on TV shows and movies. However, when it comes to comebacks in sports, there’s a lot of intense action, drama, ...

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Aaron Donald is among the betting favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year despite not being eligible. Harry How / Getty Images Don’t call it a comeback. Aaron Donald is one of the top ...

Before the 2026 NFL season begins, bettors may want to lock down some futures bets on various awards markets, including the Comeback Player of the Year. While this award isn’t going to get as much ...