by tim » Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:27 am
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Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
The 2009 Offensive Player of the Year said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated
Johnson, 40, on Monday announced a new and harrowing battle. He said he was diagnosed with ALS.
"T here's no history of ALS in my family," he said on ABC’s "Good Morning America." "My doctors believe my case is what's called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen.
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Retired players lend their voices to statewide vaccine awareness and education campaign, urging Tennesseans to protect themselves from COVID-19, talk to their health care providers about getting vaccinated
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The NFL Alumni Association (NFL Alumni) and Tennessee Department of Health today kicked off the "GEAR UP, Tennessee!" statewide COVID-19 vaccine awareness and education campaign urging residents to protect themselves and their families and to talk to their health care providers to get the facts about vaccination.
Former NFL players lending their voices to the "GEAR UP, Tennessee!" campaign also include:
Blaine Bishop, former Tennessee Titans, four-time Pro Bowl safety
Brad Hopkins, former Tennessee Titans, two-time Pro Bowl tackle
Chris Johnson, former Tennessee Titans, three-time Pro Bowl running back
Neil O'Donnell, former Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl quarterback
Chris Sanders, former Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Delanie Walker, former Tennessee Titans, three-time Pro Bowl tight end.
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[quote] Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS
The 2009 Offensive Player of the Year said he started noticing weakness in his right hand before the disease accelerated[/quote]
[quote] Johnson, 40, on Monday announced a new and harrowing battle. He said he was diagnosed with ALS.
"T here's no history of ALS in my family," he said on ABC’s "Good Morning America." "My doctors believe my case is what's called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen.[/quote]
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[quote] Retired players lend their voices to statewide vaccine awareness and education campaign, urging Tennesseans to protect themselves from COVID-19, talk to their health care providers about getting vaccinated
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The NFL Alumni Association (NFL Alumni) and Tennessee Department of Health today kicked off the "GEAR UP, Tennessee!" statewide COVID-19 vaccine awareness and education campaign urging residents to protect themselves and their families and to talk to their health care providers to get the facts about vaccination.[/quote]
[quote] Former NFL players lending their voices to the "GEAR UP, Tennessee!" campaign also include:
Blaine Bishop, former Tennessee Titans, four-time Pro Bowl safety
Brad Hopkins, former Tennessee Titans, two-time Pro Bowl tackle
Chris Johnson, former Tennessee Titans, three-time Pro Bowl running back
Neil O'Donnell, former Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl quarterback
Chris Sanders, former Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Delanie Walker, former Tennessee Titans, three-time Pro Bowl tight end.[/quote]