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RedditFormer Titans RB Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis
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Diagnosed last year at 39; uses eye-tracking device; lost grip strength in right hand; interview on Good Morning America June 29, 2026; career stats table provided; Titans statement of support; 2024 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame induction
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Diagnosed with ALS at age 39; disease progressed rapidly over one year. Now uses eye-tracking speech-generating device; has lost ability to speak naturally and lift his children. Career: 9,651 rushing yards, 55 TDs, 2,255 receiving yards, 9 TDs (2008–2017, primarily Titans 2008–2013). deeply sympathetic; thread notes NFL players are 4x more likely to develop ALS than general population; suspected link to repetitive head trauma discussed but not confirmed. Johnson publicly stated goal to raise awareness and inspire research.

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