Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson, widely regarded as one of the fastest players the league has ever seen, revealed in an emotional interview on ABC's Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with ALS in 2025. The 40-year-old, who held the 40-yard dash combine record at 4.

24 seconds for nearly a decade, played 10 seasons across the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals. His courageous disclosure has drawn an outpouring of support and admiration from across the sporting world.