Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39
Former NFL star and Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson has announced he was diagnosed with ALS at age 39.
📍 Where it landed
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson revealed he was diagnosed with ALS. He received support from the Arizona Cardinals and other NFL stars following the announcement.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (25)
- Former NFL star running back Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis CBS Sports · 46d ago
- Former NFL rushing yards champion reveals sudden health battle Cleveland.com · 47d ago
- Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS. Everything we know about disease, Titans RB The Tennessean · 47d ago
- Chris Johnson, record-setting former NFL running back, diagnosed with ALS Syracuse.com · 47d ago
- Former NFL star diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease: ‘It hasn’t changed who I am’ KTLA · 47d ago
- Vanderbilt doctor discusses ALS following former Titan Chris Johnson’s diagnosis WKRN News 2 · 47d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he has been diagnosed with ALS CBS News · 47d ago
- Patrick Mahomes, Antonio Brown, And More NFL Stars Show Love As Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Steve Gleason wants Chris Johnson to know he and his family are not alone in their ALS battle NOLA.com · 47d ago
- Former NFL star who played college football in North Carolina diagnosed with incurable disease WBTV · 47d ago
- Arizona Cardinals support former RB Chris Johnson on social media after ALS announcement Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson reveals that he’s fighting ALS NBC Sports · 47d ago
- Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis at 39, Uses a Computer to Speak People.com · 47d ago
- Chris Johnson's rise from high school track star to NFL great USA Today · 47d ago
- Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in ‘09, reveals he has ALS CNN · 47d ago
- Patrick Mahomes Shares Emotional Message Following NFL Legend’s ALS Announcement Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 Good Morning America · 47d ago
- Chris Johnson, legendary Titans RB and member of 2,000-yard season club, reveals ALS diagnosis WSMV · 47d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals he has been diagnosed with ALS 10TV · 47d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 47d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS Fox News · 47d ago
- Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis in 'Good Morning America' appearance USA Today · 47d ago
- Former Titans RB Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis Tennessee Titans · 47d ago
- Former NFL RB Chris Johnson discusses ALS diagnosis ESPN · 47d ago
- Former NFL star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis at 39 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 47d ago broke it first
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What happened
Chris Johnson, a former NFL running back, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The announcement was made during an appearance on 'Good Morning America'.
Coverage from ABC News, ESPN, USA Today, and Fox News emphasizes the diagnosis of the former athlete. The Tennessee Titans also reported on the news regarding their former player.
Future updates will likely follow as Johnson continues to discuss his diagnosis, as indicated by the coverage from ESPN and ABC News.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 47d ago.
Questions people are asking
How did Chris Johnson announce his diagnosis?
He announced the diagnosis during an appearance on 'Good Morning America'.
How old is Chris Johnson?
According to ABC News, he is 39.
Which NFL team did Chris Johnson play for?
Coverage from the Tennessee Titans identifies him as a former Titans running back.
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