{"id":2587,"date":"2026-06-30T04:11:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2026-06-30T04:11:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:11:39","slug":"former-nfl-star-chris-johnson-reveals-als-diagnosis-thats-already-muted-his-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2587","title":{"rendered":"Former NFL Star Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis That\u2019s Already Muted His Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p>Chris Johnson, a former star in the National Football League, revealed Monday that he received an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis in 2025. At the time, he was 39 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2585\">Cornerback Terrion Arnold Released By Detroit Lions Following Felony Arrest On Charges Of Kidnapping, Robbery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Johnson, who had stints with the Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets, spoke about his diagnosis in an interview for \u201cGood Morning America.\u201d Johnson had to speak using a speech-generating device that features his recorded voice, as the ALS muted his speaking ability. <strong>(RELATED: ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller Gets Arm Amputated Following Horrifying Car Accident)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s no history of ALS in my family,\u201d said the 40-year-old Johnson to Michael Strahan. \u201cMy doctors believe my case is what\u2019s called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s one of the reasons this disease can be so shocking,\u201d added Johnson. \u201cIt can happen to someone who never expected it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p>After being questioned regarding his diagnosis, Johnson stated that he\u2019d battle through the disease.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=2583\">Democrat State Lawmakers Vote To Delay Virginia Gun-Carry Ban After Suffering Big Loss In Court<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, I don\u2019t know if you ever fully process it,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cAt first, you\u2019re in shock. 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