Former NFL running back Chris Johnson says he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last year at age 39. The reports describe the diagnosis as coming as a shock and indicate that the condition is progressing rapidly. Johnson, a former Tennessee Titans player, says he is choosing to keep fighting despite the incurable nature of the disease. Multiple outlets report that he made the disclosure publicly and shared his reaction to learning he had ALS. While the articles focus on the personal revelation and his response, they do not provide additional medical details beyond the timing (diagnosed last year) and his age at diagnosis. The coverage is consistent in stating that the former running back is currently dealing with ALS and that he is confronting the diagnosis with determination, using language about whether to give up or fight. The overall reporting centers on Johnson’s announcement and the impact of an ALS diagnosis at a relatively young age.