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Former NFL RB Chris Johnson discusses ALS diagnosis - ESPN FormerTennessee TitansandArizona Cardinalsrunning backChris Johnsonrevealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS in aninterview with ABC's "Good Morning America"that aired Monday. Johnson, 39, told GMA co-anchor Michael Strahan that he was diagnosed with the disease in 2025. "There's no history of ALS in my family," said Johnson, who was using a speech-generating device based on recordings of his voice to speak. "My doctors believe my case is what's called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen. "... That's one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking. It can happen to someone who never expected it." Johnson played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Titans (2008-13),New York Jets(2014) and Cardinals (2015-17). He earned the nickname CJ2K after he rushed for 2,006 yards in 2009, which still ranks seventh in NFL history. He broke the NFL's single-season record for yards from scrimmage that season (2,509) and was named The Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Titans owner Amy Adams Strunkreleased a statementon Johnson's diagnosis, noting that the former running back's "le…

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in ’09, reveals he has ALS <p>Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, revealed in a television interview aired Monday that he has ALS.</p>

Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis TITANS Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis Xavier Board Nashville Tennessean Updated June 29, 2026, 8:53 a.m. CT Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Johnson is the second former Titans player to publicly announce an ALS diagnosis, following linebacker Tim Shaw in 2014. ALS is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, with no known cure. Johnson played six seasons for the Titans, famously rushing for over 2,000 yards in 2009. Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, during a June 29 interview on ABC's "Good Morning America." “I first noticed weakness in my right hand,” Johnson said. “At first, it was little things like my grip didn’t feel right and I wasn’t as strong as I’ve always been.” Johnson said it was something he didn't expect. “There’s no history of ALS in my family,” he said. “My doctors believe my case is what’s called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast major…

CJ2K. One of the fastest players ever. A Titans legend. ALS at age 39. No family history. Its why we need more research to develop treatments for this heartbreaking neurodegenerative disease. Best wishes to Chris and the Johnson family as they adapt to this new normal. ❤️

Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 <p>Former NFL star Chris Johnson has revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.</p>

Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 - ABC News Former NFL star and three-time Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson revealed he has been diagnosed withALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Johnson said in an interview with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan that he was diagnosed with the disease last year, at age 39. "There's no history of ALS in my family," Johnson said in the interview that aired Monday on "GMA." "My doctors believe my case is what's called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen." He continued, "That's one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking. It can happen to someone who never expected it." Johnson, who was selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Tennessee Titans, said he was in the prime of his life last year, working out daily and spending time with his wife and four children, when he noticed the first symptom of what he later learned was ALS. "I first noticed weakness in my right hand," he said. "At first, it was little things like my grip didn't feel right and I wasn't as strong as I've always been." Johnson's wife, Brittany Johnson, said she thought his…

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis Around the NFL Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis Published: Jun 29, 2026 at 09:34 AM Kevin Patra Senior News Writer Copied! Three-time Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson revealed on Monday that he has been diagnosed with ALS. Johnson said in an interview with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America” that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2025. The disease has spread so rapidly that he now uses a speech-generating machine triggered by his eyes to speak. "First, I want people to know I'm still me," Johnson said. "ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn't changed who I am." The rapid deterioration, all happening within a year, physically sapped the former star running back, but it hasn't weakened his determination to continue battling. "Honestly, I don't know if you ever fully process it," he said of the diagnosis. "At first, you're in shock. Then you realize you have two choices. You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight." The 40-year-old said the symptoms first started with a weak grip. Soon after receiving the diagnosis, his voice was recorded, so the speech-generating…

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Former Jets RB Chris Johnson’s Heartbreaking Announcement Sheds Light on ALS https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/933004/ The NFL world was shocked Monday morning when former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson announced that he’s been…

Tennessee Titans legend, record-breaking former NFL star running back Chris Johnson revealed he was diagnosed with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig's disease) last year, at 39 years old. So damn sad. 😥 www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/stor...

Former Jets RB Chris Johnson’s Heartbreaking Announcement Sheds Light on ALS https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/933004/ The NFL world was shocked Monday morning when former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson announced that he’s been…

Former #NFL running back Chris Johson revealed his ALS diagnosis in a recent appearance on Good Morning America. Since, a flood of support has been seen on social media. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has resurfaced as fans and players promote the cause online. Johnson has reposted a number of...

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson came out with heartbreaking news of his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on Monday. Johnson, 39, was one of the NFL’s most electrifying running backs, spending most of his career with the Tennessee Titans before later playing for the Ne..