Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake is the AFC East comeback player of the year, as voted on by the four reporters covering the division for ESPN.com.
Mike Reiss, New England Patriots reporter: Nate Solder, a left tackle, is in his sixth NFL season with the Patriots, and missed more than 12 games last season (and in the playoffs) with a biceps injury. It was also a year in which his son, Hudson, was diagnosed with bilateral kidney tumors. Solder returned this season and the offensive line has transitioned from a weakness to a strength, with Solder playing 15 of 16 games (1,029 snaps out of 1,118).