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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’ Source The Guardian - World News
Description
  • Former Titans RB was diagnosed with disease in 2025

  • Johnson was NFL offensive player of year in 2009

Chris Johnson, one of the few players to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single NFL season, says he has been diagnosed with ALS.

The 39-year-old made the announcement during an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America. He spoke to the show’s co-anchor Michael Strahan, a former NFL player himself, using a speech device.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jun/29/former-nfl-star-chris-johnson-diagnosed-with-als-you-can-give-up-or-you-can-fight Published At 2026-06-29 10:47:11 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-06-29 11:06:19 Updated At 2026-06-29 11:06:19