Dan Le Batard criticizes Michael Strahan for interview omissions with Chris Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Dan Le Batard called out Michael Strahan for not inquiring if football contributed to Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis during a recent interview on Good Morning America. Le Batard emphasized that such a question was crucial, considering the rising rate of neurological diseases among former NFL players. He argued that failing to address this aspect diminishes the purpose of Johnson's appearance on the show. Johnson shared details of his diagnosis, but Le Batard believes discussing its potential link to football could provide insights relevant to both current and future players. This commentary follows Jeff Pearlman's initial critique of Strahan's interview approach.
- •Dan Le Batard criticized Michael Strahan's interview with Chris Johnson.
- •Strahan did not ask if football contributed to Johnson's ALS.
- •Le Batard emphasized the importance of addressing such questions.
- •The discussion comes amid rising neurological disease cases in former NFL players.
- •Le Batard suggested these interviews should focus on player health perspectives.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Le Batard calls out Michael Strahan for not asking Chris Johnson if he thinks football caused his ALS
"When former star NFL running back Chris Johnson shared the unfortunate details of his ALS diagnosis this week in an interview with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America, most viewers likely came away with a similar question. Did football cause it? Given the alarming rate at which former NFL players are diagnosed with neurological diseases, as…
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