Chris Johnson disclosed his 2025 ALS diagnosis this week, renewing scrutiny of football’s long-term health toll. NFL insider Mike Florio cited the league’s concussion settlement and a 2021 study showing retired players faced ALS at four times the rate of the general population. Past cases involving Steve McMichael, Tim Shaw, and Steve Gleason reinforce concerns about a possible connection between the sport and the disease, as Johnson vows to fight the illness while pushing for greater awareness and research funding.
