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- 1NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis▼NFL Star Chris Johnson Opens Up About His Shocking ALS Diagnosis: "I Want More Years in My Life"
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson has revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS, the progressive nervous system disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Speaking publicly about the news, Johnson said he wants more years in his life, drawing an outpouring of support from fans and the football community for the former star, who rushed for over 10,000 yards in his career.
- 2Chris Johnson Opens Up About ALS Fight and Football's Possible Role●NFL Star Chris Johnson on His Fight with ALS & If He Thinks Football Played a Role in His Diagnosis
Former NFL star Chris Johnson is speaking publicly about his battle with ALS, the progressive nervous-system disease, and whether his football career may have contributed to his diagnosis. Johnson, one of the league's fastest running backs, addresses the toll the illness has taken and the difficult question of a link between repeated head trauma in professional football and ALS. Fans and former players have been reacting with support.