Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis, inspires Tim Shaw's fight against disease

Chris Johnson announced on Good Morning America that he has been diagnosed with ALS, joining former teammate Tim Shaw in raising awareness for the disease. Shaw, diagnosed in 2014, expressed that Johnson’s positive approach has reinvigorated his own fight against ALS and encouraged him to pursue new treatment options. Both players are now advocates for ALS research, contributing to a growing collective of former NFL athletes including Steve Gleason, Tim Green, and O.J. Brigance. Their involvement underscores the increased risk of ALS among NFL players, as highlighted in a 2021 study.

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