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Titans Postpone Chris Johnson Ring of Honor Induction

Johnson's inability to travel to Nashville has prompted the Titans to delay the formal ceremony while still honoring his career at halftime.

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Dec 22, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) warms up before the game against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson on the field, Image 2 shows Chris Johnson sits with a communication device in front of him, next to a woman, as a GMA news headline states "Chris Johnson Reveals ALS Diagnosis."

Overview

  • The Tennessee Titans announced Friday that they are postponing Chris Johnson's official Ring of Honor induction because he and his family cannot travel to Nashville for the season opener.
  • The team said the halftime of Sunday's game will remain dedicated to celebrating Johnson's on-field achievements even though the formal induction is set for a later, unspecified date.
  • Johnson publicly disclosed an ALS diagnosis in June and has since shared updates about rapid functional decline, including reported use of a wheelchair and a speech-generating device.
  • The planned halftime induction had been scheduled for the Week 1 opener at Nissan Stadium against the New York Jets, a moment the Titans say they want Johnson and his family to attend in person.
  • Johnson was one of the NFL's most productive running backs, rushing for 2,006 yards in 2009 and totaling 7,965 yards with the Titans, and his public fight with ALS has focused attention on player health and neurodegenerative risks.