Titans postpone Chris Johnson ceremony over unforeseen circumstances as former rushing champ battles ALS
Former Titans star running back Chris Johnson, who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), will not be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor on Sunday against the Jets since he cannot attend the Week 1 contest due to “unforeseen circumstances,” the team announced Friday afternoon.The postponement came one day after Johnson penned a letter to his children in The Players Tribune, opening up about his battle with ALS.“Knowing how much he and his family desire to be in person at Nissan Stadium for his induction into the Titans Ring of Honor, we will postpone the official induction ceremony and look forward to celebrating with the them at a future date,” the team said in a release.“Sunday’s halftime ceremony will remain dedicated to celebrating Chris’ incredible on-field achievements and legacy with our team.
Our thoughts, along with those of Titans fans everywhere, continue to be with Chris and his wife, Brittany.”Johnson, known as “CJ2K” after becoming one of now nine men to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season, announced in June on “Good Morning America” that he had been diagnosed with ALS last year.The 40-year-old now uses a wheelchair and an electronic device to speak.ALS is “a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.The disease leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms that get worse over time,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
No cure has yet to be found for what is also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.“Honestly, I don’t know if you ever fully process it,” Johnson told “GMA” in June.“At first, you’re in shock.
Then you realize you have two choices.You can give up, or you can fight.
I chose to fight.”The Titans announced in July that they would induct Johnson into their Ring of Honor during their season-opening home game against the Jets on Sept.13.Johnson spent six of his 10 NFL seasons with the Titans from 2008-13 after being selected by the franchise with the No.
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