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 Packers' rushing leader Ahman Green reveals early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis Ahmad Green per msn.com Green Bay Packers franchise leading running back Ahman Green announced in a July interview that in 2025 he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease.  Green, who is 49, revealed in a late-July 2026 interview on Tyler Dunne's "Go Long Podcast," that he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's Disease in January 2025. He revealed that he kept it private initially until his children, family, and friends knew about it.  "I know unfortunately there's a day we eventually, where our clocks stop ticking. The way I look at it, my clock is going to stop ticking when I want it to stop ticking, " said Green.  He revealed that symptoms began with foot twitching in his sleep, which his wife noticed not long after his career ended in 2009, per www.thegrio.com.  Green noted that doctors had confirmed his diagnosis after months of testing. He reve...

 Buccaneers’ Vita Vea “holds-in” during training camp awaiting deal   Vita Vea per hngn.com Two-time pro bowler Vita Vea has opted for a “hold-in” during the start of training camp while he awaits a new deal.  According to Colin Roberts, agent of Vita Vea, a trade request was made following the lack of a new deal for the former 2018 first round pick, per msn.com .  A day following the trade request, head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Vea “tweaked something,” in his back while running conditioning drills to start camp. While there aren’t signs of the severity of the injury, head coach Todd Bowles didn’t appear to be concerned. It appears promising that Vea attempted conditioning drills.  Vea conducted a “hold-in,”  during mandatory minicamp back in June after failing to secure a deal. Bowles said at the time that it was “not concerning,” and “it’s part of the business.” Bowles had declined to comment on whether he was confident both sides would get a...

 Titans to add Chris Johnson to their Ring of Honor on Sept. 13     Johnson with the Titans, credit:dailymail       Former Titans All-pro running back Chris Johnson is set to be immortalized in Tennessee forever with Ring of Honor induction on Sept. 13.  The Titans announced on Friday that Johnson will be inducted into the Titans Ring of Honor during their week 1 matchup at home against the New York Jets.  The announcement comes just weeks following Johnsons’ “Good Morning America” interview with former NFL Defensive End Michael Strahan revealing that he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) last year at the age of 39. Johnson could be seen using a computer that tracks his eyes to speak.  “Chris Johnson holds a special place in the hearts of our organization and our fans,” said team owner Amy Adams Strunk in a statement. His stats speak for themselves, and he will forever remain a leader in our record books, but the man ...

Terrion Arnold released by Lions after kidnapping incident in February Terrion Arnold with the Lions in 2025 credit:heavy.com Former Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold turned himself into Orient Road Jail on June 24 in Tampa after a violent kidnapping incident that stemmed from stolen property at a Largo, Florida.  On February 4 there was a retaliatory attack where investigators say they believe Arnold was the “primary conspirator.” Arnold and his associates believed they had over $250,000 in personal property stolen from them at an Airbnb in Largo, Florida where investigators determined Arnold was staying, according to www.tampafp.com .  The stolen items include $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 necklace, and an NFL-issued cellphone. According to a Hillsborough County Circuit Court order by Judge J. Logan Murphy, one of Arnold’s associates, 23-year-old Boakai Eugene Hilton orchestrated the retaliatory attacks.  Hilton and co-defendants lured three men-Arnold’s private driver Yan...

  Former pro running back Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis in interview Chris Johnson with the Titans, per profootballhistory.com Former pro running back Chris Johnson revealed in a June 29, 2026 interview with Michael Strahan that he was diagnosed with ALS last year at the age of 39.  Johnson joined “Good Morning America” for a June 29 interview and revealed that at the age of 39-years-old he was diagnosed with ALS. He was interviewed by former NFL star Michael Strahan. Johnson revealed that he is now going public about the diagnosis to share his story and help others. During his interview Johnson can be seen using an eye controlled computer device to talk as his speech has been affected.   “If sharing my story helps one person get diagnosed sooner, inspires more research, or gives another family hope, it’s worth it,” said Johnson  During his interview, Johnson told Strahan that the doctors believe he has “sporadic” ALS which means there is no history of ALS...