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The Tennessee Titans will honor one of the greatest running backs in franchise history by inducting Chris Johnson into the team’s Ring of Honor during halftime of their 2026 season opener at Nissan Stadium.
The ceremony, scheduled for Sept. 13, comes just weeks after Johnson publicly revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Titans Honor Franchise Great
Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk praised Johnson’s impact on the organization both on and off the field.
“Chris Johnson holds a special place in the hearts of our organization and our fans,” Strunk said. “His stats speak for themselves, and he will forever remain a leader in our record books, but the man behind the yardage deserves just as much celebration.”
Johnson will become the 20th member of the Titans’ Ring of Honor.
‘CJ2K’ Produced One of NFL’s Greatest Seasons
Selected by Tennessee with the 24th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, Johnson quickly established himself as one of the league’s most explosive offensive players.
His signature season came in 2009, when he rushed for 2,006 yards to become the sixth player in NFL history to surpass the 2,000-yard mark. He also recorded 503 receiving yards, finishing with an NFL-record 2,509 yards from scrimmage and earning the nickname “CJ2K.”
Johnson was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-Pro after that historic campaign.
During six seasons with the Titans, Johnson rushed for at least 1,000 yards every year. He finished his Tennessee career with 7,965 rushing yards and 58 total touchdowns, ranking fourth in franchise history in both categories.
Johnson Continues Fight Against ALS
Last month, Johnson disclosed that he had been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects nerve cells controlling muscle movement.
Despite the diagnosis, the 40-year-old expressed his determination to keep fighting.
“Honestly, I don’t know if you ever fully process it,” Johnson said. “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.”
Johnson’s Ring of Honor induction will celebrate both his remarkable accomplishments on the field and his lasting legacy within the Titans organization.
