Chris Johnson looks to revive Ice Bucket Challenge days after revealing ALS diagnosis
Key takeaways
- A quick refresher: A social media sensation went viral in 2014, involving people posting videos of themselves having a bucket of ice water poured over their heads and challenging others, by name, to do the same.
- Record-setting NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he is battling ALS.
- Johnson, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who holds the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, on Tuesday revealed on “Good Morning America” that he has been diagnosed with ALS.
Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson celebrates after scoring against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 4, 2011. (Rick Stewart / Getty Images) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow July 2, 2026 3:01 PM PT 3 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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Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has issued a challenge to his family, friends and fans — one that could quite literally send a chill down the spine of those who remember a certain viral trend from more than a decade ago.