Ahman Green announces Parkinson's disease diagnosis on podcast
16 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Ahman Green, the former Green Bay Packers running back, revealed on July 29, 2026, that he has been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease, first identified in January 2025. Speaking on the "Go Long" podcast, Green explained that he experienced twitching while asleep and short-term memory loss as symptoms leading to his diagnosis. He emphasized the importance of awareness and early detection of Parkinson's disease, especially regarding connections to head trauma in football. Green, 49, shared that he waited to publicly disclose his condition until informing his family, which included details about his efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle to manage symptoms. He is optimistic about his outlook and advocates for ongoing discussions about the disease.
- •Green diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in January 2025
- •Symptoms included twitching and short-term memory loss
- •Advocates for early detection and awareness in athletes
- •Emphasizes healthy living to manage symptoms
- •Makes announcement on 'Go Long' podcast
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Former NFL star Ahman Green reveals early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis
- 4:16 PMCBS NFL — Packers all-time rushing leader Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Green Bay Packers Legend Ahman Green, 49, Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
- 3:50 PMNBCSports.com — Ahman Green reveals that he has Parkinson’s disease - NBC Sports
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ahman Green reveals that he has Parkinson's disease
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Packers great Ahman Green, 49, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
- 3:35 PMNBC News — Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early-onset Parkinson’s disease - nbcnews.com
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease
"Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parkinson’s disease. The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast. “I know unfortunately there’s a day we eventually, where our clock stops ticking,” Green said.
"Green Bay Packers legend Ahman Green, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
"Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he announced. Green said memory loss is among his symptoms.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 12:52 AMFormer NFL star Ahman Green reveals early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis
The former Green Bay Packers running back says he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease in 2025 after experiencing symptoms
- CBS NFLJul 30, 2026, 4:16 PMPackers all-time rushing leader Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The former Packers running back opened up about his symptoms, memory issues and approach to his latest challenge
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 4:15 PMGreen Bay Packers Legend Ahman Green, 49, Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis
Green said he waited to share the news publicly until he told his family
- NBCSports.comJul 30, 2026, 3:50 PMAhman Green reveals that he has Parkinson’s disease - NBC Sports
Running back Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowler who played 12 years in the NFL, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:49 PMAhman Green reveals that he has Parkinson's disease
Running back Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowler who played 12 years in the NFL, has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:41 PMPackers great Ahman Green, 49, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
Packers great Ahman Green, 49, reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis - Ahman Green spoke candidly about his diagnosis on a recent podcast appearance
- NBC NewsJul 30, 2026, 3:35 PMPackers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early-onset Parkinson’s disease - nbcnews.com
Green said his symptoms began when his feet started twitching in his sleep.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:07 PMPackers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinson's disease
Ahman Green, a four-time Pro Bowl running back and the Green Bay Packers’ career rushing leader, said he learned last year that he has early onset Parkinson’s disease. The 49-year-old Green discussed his diagnosis this week on Tyler Dunne’s “Go Long” podcast. “I know unfortunately there’s a day we eventually, where our clock stops ticking,” Green said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:02 PMPackers' all-time leading rusher Ahman Green diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease.
- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 2:31 PMPackers legend Green reveals Parkinson's battle
Ahman Green, 49, the Green Bay Packers' career rushing leader, revealed that he is battling Parkinson's disease.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:22 PMGreen Bay Packers great Ahman Green diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Former Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he announced. Green said memory loss is among his symptoms.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:09 PMPackers all-time leading rusher Ahman Green reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Ahman Green revealed that he has early-onset Parkinson's disease. He wants conversation about football's connection to the disease to be "up front."
- Bleacher ReportJul 30, 2026, 11:54 AMAhman Green Diagnosed With Parkinson's Disease, Packers Icon Has Most Rushing Yards in Team History - Bleacher Report
Green Bay Packers legend Ahman Green, the franchise's all-time leading rusher, announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:13 PMPackers great Ahman Green reveals that he has Parkinson's disease
Green, who was diagnosed in 2025, advocated for awareness and early detection of Parkinson's disease.
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