Titans to induct Chris Johnson into Ring of Honor

The Tennessee Titans announced on July 17, 2026, that franchise legend Chris Johnson will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during halftime of their regular-season opener on September 13. The ceremony will take place at Nissan Stadium in Nashville when the Titans host the New York Jets, a team for which Johnson also played.

Johnson, 40, publicly revealed on June 29 that he was diagnosed in 2025 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and incurable neurodegenerative disease. In making the announcement on a national television program, he said he hoped that sharing his diagnosis would help lead to earlier detection for others, inspire more research, and provide hope for families facing the illness.

Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said Johnson holds a special place in the organization and with fans, noting that while his statistics speak for themselves, the man behind the achievements deserves equal celebration. The team stated it looks forward to welcoming him home for the induction.

Selected 24th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, Johnson spent his first six seasons with Tennessee, becoming one of the most dynamic players in franchise history. His...