Titans Legend Chris Johnson Receives Major Career Honor Weeks After ALS News
Summary
Chris Johnson, a former Tennessee Titans football player, revealed he was diagnosed with ALS last year. The Titans will honor his career by adding him to their Ring of Honor during a ceremony in September 2026.Key Facts
- Chris Johnson played 10 years in the NFL and retired after the 2017 season.
- He was diagnosed with ALS (a serious nerve disease) last year but announced it publicly a few weeks ago.
- Johnson uses a special machine that lets him speak by tracking his eye movements.
- He brought back the ALS ice bucket challenge on social media to raise awareness and funds.
- The Titans will induct Johnson into their Ring of Honor at halftime of their 2026 home game against the New York Jets on September 13.
- Johnson rushed for 7,965 yards and scored 50 touchdowns in six seasons with the Titans.
- In 2009, he ran for 2,006 yards and 14 touchdowns, one of the best seasons in NFL history.
- His 2,509 total yards from scrimmage in 2009 is still an NFL record.
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