News: Greg Ellis Named AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 02:25:35 am

IRVING, Texas - The past year unquestionably was the most trying of Greg Ellis' 10-year career.

But as the Cowboys' veteran linebacker prepares to play in his first playoff game since 2003, his courageous return from last year's season-ending Achilles' injury has deservedly gained league-wide attention this weekend.

Ellis on Saturday was voted The Associated Press 2007 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, edging New England's Randy Moss by two votes (12 to 10). Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger (7), Green Bay's Brett Favre (5) and Cleveland's Jamal Lewis (5) also received consideration.

But the aforementioned players made strong comebacks from subpar seasons in 2006, not a career-threatening injury.

That's the challenge Ellis faced on Nov. 12, 2006 when he tore his Achilles' tendon in the third quarter against Arizona. He subsequently was placed on injured reserve and missed the final eight games, including the Cowboys' wild-card loss to Seattle. . .

Full Article at DallasCowboys.com

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