NASHVILLE – Former Titans running back Chris Johnson will be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor.
The team is planning to honor Johnson during a ceremony at halftime of the team's 2026 season opener vs the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13.
A first-round pick of the Titans in the 2008 NFL Draft, Johnson played from 2008-2013 in Tennessee. He was named to three Pro Bowls during his time with the team.
"Chris Johnson holds a special place in the hearts of our organization and our fans," Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said in statement. "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. We look forward to welcoming him home on Sept. 13 and officially inducting him into the Titans Ring of Honor."
Johnson racked up 7,965 rushing yards and scored 58 touchdowns in 95 games for the Titans in his career.
In 2009, Johnson ran for 2,006 yards with the Titans while setting a single-season NFL record with 2,509 yards from scrimmage. He was named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year, along with first-team All-Pro.
In 10 NFL seasons, Johnson rushed for 9,651 yards and 55 touchdowns, while adding another 2,255 yards and nine receiving touchdowns.
In 2024, Johnson was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
During an interview with TennesseeTitans.com in 2024, Johnson said he fell in love with the city, while Titans fans fell in love with him.
"I love Tennessee," said Johnson, who played six of his 10 NFL seasons with the Titans. "I come back all the time. The city embraced me, the fans loved me. Everyone around the city – and the whole state, for that matter – embraced me. Nashville, and Tennessee, will always be my second home. It will aways be a place I come to.
"I love the city of Nashville and the state of Tennessee. No matter where I am, I always seem to run into somebody from Tennessee and they are so nice to me."
Earlier this month, Johnson revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS.
Johnson, who is 40, was diagnosed with ALS last year and the disease has spread rapidly. He now uses his eyes to trigger a speech-generating device to speak.
Johnson made his diagnosis public during an interview with Michael Strahan on ABC's Good Morning America.
"I want people to know I am still me," Johnson said. "ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn't changed who I am.
"If sharing my story helps even one person get diagnosed sooner, inspires more research, or gives another family hope," Johnson said, "it is worth it."
Johnson, who has four children, including twin sons, has remained involved in Titans events since his playing days ended. He's also hosted a podcast, "Smash & Dash," with his friend and former teammate, LenDale White.
Johnson said he had the time of his life playing in Tennessee.
"I was 21 years old when I first got there," said Johnson in 2024. "I grew up there, in Tennessee, learned a lot, learned how to be on my own. I went from not having money, to having money and learning what I wanted to do with it. There was some maturing going on. It was a whole lot of growing up.
"And I loved playing football. I had some great teammates, great coaches. I have so many great memories."
Johnson will join 19 previous inductees in the Titans Ring of Honor. Additionally, as previously announced, former radio analyst and assistant coach Dave McGinnis will be inducted posthumously at a home game later in the season.
