Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis pushes Mike Florio to speak out on how football has a link to the disease
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.
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.
