Titans legend Chris Johnson confronts football’s possible connection to ALS while fighting for more time with his family

Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson and his wife Brittany shared an update on his ongoing battle with ALS in a feature published by People on his 41st birthday. Johnson, who originally announced his diagnosis in late June, discussed raising awareness for the disease and addressing the potential link between football and neurological conditions.

The feature details the progression of Johnson's condition, showing him using an electric wheelchair, breathing support, and an eye-controlled speech device. Both Johnson and his wife recounted receiving the initial diagnosis and advocated for continued research into repeated head trauma and neurological diseases.