Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis: 'You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight'
Key takeaways
- “It’s continued to progress much faster than I ever imagined,” Johnson said of the disease. “I want people to understand just how quickly ALS can attack your body.
- Actor Eric Dane, best known for wooing ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ audiences as plastic surgeon Dr.
- In addition to receiving the standard medication to help slow the disease’s progression, Johnson has been working with neurologist and leading ALS researcher Dr.
Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson signs an autograph before a game between the Titans and Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 23, 2022, in Nashville. (Wade Payne / Associated Press) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow June 29, 2026 10:33 AM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Chris Johnson, the former NFL running back who holds the record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, has the degenerative neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.