Titans to Honor ALS-Diagnosed Chris Johnson by Inducting Him Into Ring of Honor
Johnson becomes the 20th Ring of Honor inductee after a 2,006-yard season and franchise records that still rank among Tennessee’s best.
- On Friday, the Tennessee Titans announced they will induct former running back Chris Johnson into the Ring of Honor during halftime of their Sept. 13 season opener against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium.
- The honor follows Johnson's June 29 announcement on 'Good Morning America' that he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a terminal disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2025 at age 39.
- In 2009, Johnson earned the nickname 'CJ2K' after rushing for 2,006 yards and setting an NFL single-season record with 2,509 scrimmage yards, while recording 7,965 rushing yards and 58 touchdowns across six Titans seasons.
- The 20th inductee into the Titans Ring of Honor, Johnson will be celebrated during halftime; Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said his impact on the organization remains profound.
- Since his diagnosis, Johnson has raised ALS awareness by reviving the viral 'Ice Bucket Challenge,' stating, 'If sharing my story helps even one person get diagnosed sooner, inspires more research or gives another family hope, it's worth it.
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