Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFormer NFL star Chris Johnson has disclosed he was diagnosed with ALS last year at the age of 39. He made the announcement during a television appearance on Good Morning America on Monday, 29 June. Johnson noted there is no family history of the disease, with his initial symptom being a weakness in his hand. Inspired by an interview with Eric Dane, who passed away from ALS, Johnson contacted Dr Merit Cudkowicz. Dr Cudkowicz is now providing him with experimental treatment, which Johnson believes has altered the trajectory of his battle. In fullNFL star Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis during heartbreaking TV appearanceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Chris Johnson, a former running back with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals who once rushed for more than 2,000 yards in a single season, has revealed that…

Johnson shared his diagnosis in an exclusive interview with "GMA" co-anchor Michael Strahan.

Johnson was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2008

Former NFL running back Chris Johnson revealed that he has been diagnosed with sporadic Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis at the age of 39.

Tennessee Titans legend Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis in a Monday interview on Good Morning America.

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is trending after revealing on Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with ALS last year.