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Titans to Induct Chris Johnson Into Ring of Honor at Season Opener

The halftime ceremony will spotlight his franchise achievements as a platform for ALS awareness.

Oct 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) runs the ball during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • The Titans announced Friday that Johnson will be formally inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor at halftime of the Sept. 13 season opener against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium.
  • Johnson disclosed his ALS diagnosis on June 29 in a Good Morning America interview, saying he was diagnosed in 2025 and now uses an eye‑triggered speech‑generating device built from recordings of his voice.
  • The honor recognizes his on‑field legacy, including a 2009 Offensive Player of the Year season with 2,006 rushing yards and 7,965 rushing yards with the Titans, placing him fourth in franchise history.
  • The announcement has prompted broad support across the NFL community, with former players and teams reviving the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and funds.
  • Johnson has said he hopes his public disclosure leads to earlier diagnosis and more research, a message the team plans to elevate during the halftime ceremony as he becomes the 20th Ring of Honor inductee.