The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Chris Johnson

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Chris Johnson, who the running back for the Titans, who has the most yards from scrimmage in a single season ever... He has ALS at 40 years old. He was diagnosed at 39.

Mentioned at 18:00 – 19:55

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Former Titans RB with single-season scrimmage-yards record diagnosed with ALS at 39.

Johnson, the former Titans running back with the most yards from scrimmage in a single season, was diagnosed with ALS at age 39 and is now 40 years old; he has four children and his mind remains sharp despite his body no longer cooperating.

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Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS; disease progressing rapidly since onset.

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