Article 76MY0 Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’

Former NFL star Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS: ‘You can give up, or you can fight’

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  • 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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