Top Story Spotlight Former NFL RB Chris Johnson reveals ALS battle Field Level Media Jul 2, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Former Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson was diagnosed with ALS. USA Today Network Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Field Level Media Former 2,000-yard rusher Chris Johnson discussed his ALS diagnosis on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday.k5:G 5:ClQ=ECQ 52E2\@=<\4@AJ\D@FC46lQ|6DD286q@5JQm%96 DA665J 7@C>6C }u{ DE2C 3FCDE :?E@ E96 D46?6 2D 2? t2DE r2C@=:?2 !:C2E6]k^5:Gmk5:G 5:ClQ2FE@Q 52E2\2AA=J5672F=E7@?EDEJ=6DlQECF6Qm k^5:Gmk5:G :5lQI0>D\@FE=@@<\>@3:=6\3@5J\D6A2C2E@C\=:?6Q 5:ClQ2FE@Q 52E2\2AA=J5672F=E7@?EDEJ=6DlQECF6Qmy@9?D@?[ bh[ H2D E96 a__h }u{ ~776?D:G6 !=2J6C @7 E96 *62C 27E6C 2 a[__e\J2C5 42>A2:8? H:E9 E96 %6??6DD66 %:E2?D] w6 D6E E96 DE:==\DE2?5:?8 }u{ C64@C5 E92E D62D@? 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