Lions QB Stafford named AP Comeback Player of the Year

Feb 4, 2012

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year Saturday.

Stafford received 21 of a possible 50 votes to beat out six other players who were considered for the award. Cleveland Browns lineback D'Qwell Jackson finished second with 15 votes.

The 28-year-old threw for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns this season.

Stafford missed most of the 2010 season with a shoulder injury.