Roger Craig, now 66, became the first player in NFL history to rush and receive for 1,000 yards in a season. Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesAug. 8, 2026 Updated 2:13 pm EDTRoger Craig is suffering from vascular dementia, the longtime San Francisco 49ers running back announced Saturday during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech. Craig, who turned 66 last month, attended his enshrinement in Canton, Ohio, but delivered his remarks in a prerecorded video.Craig was a staple for San Francisco’s dominant run through the ‘80s, winning three Super Bowls alongside fellow Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, among others. In 1985, Craig became the first player in NFL history to rush and receive for 1,000 yards in a season. In 1988, Craig won Offensive Player of the Year while also earning his lone First-Team All-Pro nod.Craig finished his NFL career with one season with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991 and a couple of years with the Minnesota Vikings. He retired from the NFL after the 1993 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a senior candidate in his 28th year of eligibility.This story will be updated.
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