Study finds former NFL players die from ALS before age 50 at alarmingly high rates

Jul 14, 2026 - 15:00
Study finds former NFL players die from ALS before age 50 at alarmingly high rates
The news that 39-year-old former NFL running back Chris Johnson has ALS has reignited the discussion about the risks of playing football, and recent research puts into focus just how significant the link between playing in the NFL and developing ALS at a young age appears to be.

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