Chris Johnson revealed an ALS diagnosis at age 39
Chris Johnson, 39, revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS. He stated there is no history of ALS in his family. According to ESPN.com, his doctors believe his case is sporadic ALS and that he was diagnosed in 2025. Johnson used a speech-generating device based on recordings of his voice during an interview.
Chris Johnson, 39, revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS. He stated there is no history of ALS in his family. According to ESPN.com, his doctors believe his case is sporadic ALS and that he was diagnosed in 2025. Johnson used a speech-generating device based on recordings of his voice during an interview. Johnson rushed for 2,006 yards in the 2009 season and earned the nickname CJ2K. According to ESPN.com, he broke the NFL's single-season record for yards from scrimmage in 2009 with 2,509 yards and was named The Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year that same year. According to Triblive, Johnson made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans.
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