Chris Johnson's ALS fight has "injected some hope" in Tim Shaw's ALS fight
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Titans linebacker Tim Shaw, diagnosed with ALS in 2014, praised ex-teammate Chris Johnson, who recently revealed his own ALS diagnosis on Good Morning America.
- Johnson now uses a speed-generating machine to communicate, inspiring Shaw to pursue new treatments and join clinical trials after 12 years of battling the disease.
- Shaw expressed admiration for Johnson's positive attitude and motivation, crediting him with injecting hope and shaking him out of survival mode.
- Johnson joins other former NFL players like Steve Gleason, Tim Green, and OJ Brigance in advocating for ALS research and awareness.
- Shaw highlighted Johnson's courage in publicly sharing his diagnosis despite being a private person, emphasizing his strong family support and faith.
