Titans Delay Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor Ceremony because of His Family’s Travel Issues
The team will still honor Johnson’s achievements during halftime after he and his family could not travel to Nashville for the game.
- The Tennessee Titans postponed former running back Chris Johnson's official Ring of Honor induction, originally scheduled for Sunday's game against the New York Jets, citing unforeseen travel circumstances.
- Team officials announced the change Friday after Johnson and his family could not travel to Nashville; Johnson is battling ALS, a neurodegenerative condition he disclosed last year.
- Nicknamed "CJ2K" for his 2,006 rushing yards in 2009, Johnson ranks fourth in franchise history with 7,965 rushing yards and 58 touchdowns during six seasons in Tennessee.
- Despite the postponement, the Titans will proceed with a halftime tribute during Sunday's game at Nissan Stadium to celebrate Johnson's on-field legacy and achievements.
- Officials look forward to rescheduling the official induction for a future date, ensuring Johnson and his family can attend in person at Nissan Stadium.
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Titans postpone Chris Johnson ceremony over ‘unforeseen circumstances’ as former rushing champ battles ALS
Former Titans star running back Chris Johnson, who is battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), will not be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor on Sunday against the Jets since he cannot attend the Week 1 contest due to "unforeseen circumstances," the team announced Friday afternoon.
Titans postpone Chris Johnson's Ring of Honor induction
The Tennessee Titans have postponed former running back Chris Johnson’s induction into the franchise Ring of Honor after he and his family were unable to travel to Nashville for Sunday’s season opener against the New York Jets. The official ceremony had been scheduled for halftime at Nissan Stadium. In a statement Friday, the team said …
After ALS Diagnosis, Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor Ceremony Postponed Due to “Unforeseen Circumstances”
From 2008 to 2013, the Tennessee Titans didn’t have to worry about their ground attack. They had Chris ‘CJ2K’ Johnson in the backfield, who rushed for nearly 8,000 yards for the franchise. The Titans had named him in their class of 2026 Ring of Honor to memorialize his efforts. However, he and his family are […]
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Chris Johnson’s Titans Ring of Honor induction postponed
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson’s induction into their Ring of Honor because he and his family are no longer able to attend Sunday’s season opener in person. Johnson, who starred for the team from 2008-13, revealed in June that he has ALS, the progressive neurodegenerative disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chris Johnson and his family …
Titans delay Chris Johnson’s Ring of Honor ceremony because of his family’s travel issues - Regional Media News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Chris Johnson's Ring of Honor ceremony with the Tennessee Titans is on hold because of what the team described as unforeseen circumstances preventing his family from traveling to Nashville in time for Sunday's game. The Titans had expected to induct the [...]
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